GTA 6 on track says Take-Two boss

Take-Two chief Strauss Zelnick signals GTA 6 will release on time and hints at additional Rockstar titles.

GTA 6 On Track Take-Two Boss Signals Confidence Rockstar Expands Lineup

Take-Two chief Strauss Zelnick told CNBC he is very confident GTA 6 will launch on May 26, 2026 and said Rockstar aims for perfection, a factor that has driven the game’s delay from Fall 2025 to spring 2026. He noted the company does not want to hype expectations and that Rockstar still expects to beat high standards.

Zelnick also confirmed Rockstar has other projects in the works, though he did not name them. The report mentions a GTA 4 remaster, a Red Dead Redemption II port for Switch 2, and a PS5/Xbox Series X|S edition of Red Dead Redemption II, along with Remedy's Max Payne 1 and 2 remakes. GTA 6 is forecast to be a blockbuster with around 40 million first-year sales, and a PC release is expected later to extend the life cycle.

The interview frames the delay as a choice for polish rather than a failure. That stance may reassure some investors, but it also raises the risk that expectations could soften if timing slips again. The company positions GTA 6 as the centerpiece while quietly expanding Rockstar’s portfolio, a move that could diversify revenue but also spreads focus. The industry will watch whether the strategy sustains momentum as competitors push into the same year with new entries.

The broader pattern shows a growing trend of big franchises expanding into remasters and ports while waiting on core releases. It suggests a strategy to diversify revenue streams and extend a game’s life. However, it can also erode excitement if fans feel the main product keeps slipping.

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The industry will stay tuned for the next update on Rockstar's path to polish and timing.