You won’t have to wait 13 years for GTA 7

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19, 2026, more than 13 years after Grand Theft Auto V. Ahead of the release, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick spoke about the changes the company expects to see in the GTA series over the next decade.

In an interview with IGN, Zelnick was asked whether fans would have to wait as long for GTA 7 as they did for the sixth game. The executive said the company plans to release new games in its major franchises more often over the next ten years. However, Take-Two does not intend to rush developers to meet a schedule. Zelnick stressed that game quality remains the top priority. The company does not want to release sequels just to ensure regular sales.

Technologies developed for GTA 6 could help studios shorten development times. While working on the game, Rockstar updated its development tools and game engine, and expanded its team of specialists. Some of this work can be used in future projects. This will save developers from having to build many technical solutions from scratch and let them focus on the game itself.

Zelnick also confirmed that the company will continue to support GTA Online. The release date for GTA 7 remains unknown.