GTA VI Development Only Truly Began in 2019, Jason Schreier Says

Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier reports that full-scale development of GTA VI only started in 2019, as Rockstar prioritized Red Dead Redemption 2. A cohesive vision for the game emerged around 2022, and the studio grew from 2,441 employees in 2018 to 4,711 by August 2026. The game launches on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series S|X.

• 13 years, 2 months and 2 days separate GTA V and GTA VI — longer than the gap between GTA III and GTA V
• Proper GTA VI development didn't begin until 2019 because of RDR2
• Rockstar grew from 2,441 employees in 2018 to 4,711 by August 2026
• Launch set for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series S|X; PC version rumored for early 2027