New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Grand Theft Auto VI fans will now have to wait even longer to get their hands on the next chapter in Rockstar Games' acclaimed franchise, with the studio confirming the game will release on 19 November 2026. The announcement has reignited speculation about whether GTA VI could approach the record for the longest video game development, currently held by Duke Nukem Forever. According to Guinness World Records, that game took 14 years and 43 days from its official announcement on 28 April 1997 to its release on 10 June 2011, becoming a byword for prolonged development cycles in the gaming industry.

Rockstar Games shared the update via its official X account, acknowledging the disappointment for fans and explaining that...