GTA VI Delay Sparks Outcry, Polish MP Calls Situation a “Huge Scandal”
WARSAW – the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI has been pushed back too November 19, 2026, triggering a wave of disappointment among fans and a sharp rebuke from a Polish Member of Parliament.The delay, announced by Rockstar Games, marks the second postponement for the title, initially slated for a fall 2025 launch.
The postponement has ignited particular frustration in Poland, a key market for the Grand Theft Auto franchise.MP Dominik Tarczyński, representing the law and Justice party, publicly denounced the delay as a “huge scandal,” citing the lengthy 12-year gap since the release of Grand Theft Auto V in 2013 and the notable financial impact on the gaming industry and consumer expectations.
The Grand Theft auto series, known for its immersive open-world environments and compelling narratives, has sold over 450 million copies worldwide. Previous installments have been set in diverse locations, ranging from 1980s Miami to Los Angeles-inspired settings reminiscent of the early 2000s.
Rockstar Games justified the delay, stating the additional time is necessary “to finish the game with the level of polish you are accustomed to and that you deserve.” The company has faced increasing pressure to deliver a product meeting the exceptionally high expectations built over years of anticipation. The delay impacts not onyl eager gamers but also retailers and industry analysts who had factored the 2025 release into their projections.
