The GTA 6 delay sent more shockwaves throughout the gaming community. It was the delay everyone feared, and it finally came to fruition in November 2025. However, many believe Grand Theft Auto 6 was delayed because of the controversial worker firings, related to supposed leaks, but industry insiders disagree.
We all know the wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to be worth it. The journey itself is just a mental killer because we know how good it’s going to be. It didn’t make the Grand Theft Auto 6 delay to November 2026 any less painful. A common thought going around the community is that this is a reactionary measure because of GTA 6 employees allegedly being fired to prevent a union from forming.
It’s not.
GTA 6 Delayed Due To Rockstar Games’ Perfectionism
Insider Gaming’s very own Tom Henderson has reported for weeks on social media and through the Insider Gaming Weekly Podcast that GTA 6 would more than likely be delayed.
Henderson explained on X:
“Rockstar Games are perfectionists, and Take-Two hasn’t put restrictions on them to delay if they feel like they need to. GTA 6 has never really been on/ahead of schedule, like most games.”
It was in response to a comment questioning if the delay is a sudden tactic in response to the worker firings. It’s all the more relevant since the revelation that one of the fired Rockstar devs has made a counter-claim about the leaking accusations and the case overall.
This sentiment has also been supported by Jason Schreier (through ResetEra):
“This delay was not due to the firings last Thursday. While the fallout from those firings could certainly have a long-term impact on the project and lead to more missed deadlines in the future—due to those vacant roles, protracted legal battles, morale loss, etc.—the game did not slip 6 months because 34 people were fired a week ago. It was announced today because Take-Two reported earnings today.”
The thought and feeling are the same: This is a calculated Grand Theft Auto 6 delay that Take-Two and Rockstar Games have had planned for weeks, maybe months.
So, there you have it. Do you agree or disagree? Is the newest GTA 6 delay an instant reaction to the ongoing events surrounding Rockstar Games? Or is it all premediated? You can tell us via the Insider Gaming Discord Server.
We have more GTA news, including word that the GTA 6 Delay Could Impact The Halo Remake, Gears E-Day & Next Call of Duty, and also a report that Grand Theft Auto Is Coming To PlayStation Plus In November 2025.
