GTA 6 physical copies will not be delayed to avoid leaks, says Take-Two CEO: "That's not the plan"

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While recent rumors suggested that physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 would be delayed in an effort to avoid leaks, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick himself says that's not the case. Physical media enjoyers can rest easy, as it seems we're all going to be able to pick up GTA 6 at launch.

Asked about the rumored delays to physical editions of GTA 6, Zelnick's response to Variety was simple: "That's not the plan."

The rumor stems from a report published by Polish outlet PPE.pl , citing anonymous sources in saying that discs could be delayed anywhere from a few weeks to a few months after the digital launch. The report suggested that such a delay would likely have been due to fears of story and gameplay leaks.

GamesRadar+ reached out to Rockstar for comment on the rumors at the time, but did not receive a response.

Take-Two has also doubled down on GTA 6's November 19 release date, even going so far as to start marketing the marketing . That's despite separate rumors of a potential delay, sparked largely by a misquote attributed to Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier .

Meanwhile, Rockstar is embroiled in controversy around the firing of over 30 employees connected with unionization efforts . Whether that has any effect on GTA 6's eventual launch remains to be seen, but it certainly seems that Rockstar and Take-Two are confident in their current launch plans.

Grand Theft Auto 6 will define 2026 and the future of gaming, for better or worse.