GTA 6 Gone Gold: Development Complete
Short answer: Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said on the 9 November 2026 earnings call that Rockstar has completed development of GTA 6. The game is on track for 19 November, and he also told IGN it will not be delayed again.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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What did Zelnick say about GTA 6 being finished?
Official On Take-Two’s second-quarter fiscal 2027 call, Zelnick said Rockstar has completed the development of GTA 6, adding that the team has done its very best work and that it is coming to consumers soon. Beebom describes this as the game going gold.
Official He said Rockstar is in the middle of a fully baked marketing campaign, and that Take-Two’s job now is to deliver the game technically to consumers. In a separate IGN interview he said GTA 6 is not going to be delayed again.
Reported Beebom adds that Rockstar will turn to its next projects after launch, possibly an LA Noire sequel. That is Beebom’s reading, not a confirmed Rockstar plan.
Is this real? Yes, reported by major outlets
Who said it: Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick on the earnings call, reported by Beebom. Sources: 1. Our view: Quoted from the company’s own call. The date to plan around is still 19 November 2026. Checked: 9 Nov 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Has GTA 6 gone gold?
Zelnick said Rockstar has completed development, which Beebom calls going gold.
When does GTA 6 release?
19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Will it be delayed again?
Zelnick told IGN it will not be delayed again.
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