GTA 6 is NOT 90% complete: Jason Schreier debunks the rumor (again)

GTA 6 isn't 90% complete: Jason Schreier clarifies once again what he really meant about the game's release date.

GTA 6 is not "90% complete," despite what has been circulating on social media in recent days. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier has had to come forward to deny, for the second time this year, that he said that about the game's development.

What Schreier actually said is that he is “90% confident” that GTA 6 will be released on November 19, 2026 without any further delays. Confidence in a date, not in the game’s status. The difference seems small, but it was enough for half the internet to rush to celebrate (or mourn) a piece of information that never existed.

What Jason Schreier Said About GTA 6

The quote appeared in the first few seconds of one of his videos, and from there it jumped—taken out of context—to X and Reddit, where it morphed into the idea that “GTA 6 is 90% complete, according to Bloomberg.” Schreier has never said anything of the sort about the game’s development percentage.

“Roughly 90 percent certain” that the game will meet its release date without a delay—that’s the actual quote, referring to the schedule, not to how much of the game remains to be finished.

This is an important distinction, because as Schreier himself points out, a game can be far from finished and still be released on time. The fact that Rockstar meets the November 19 deadline says nothing about whether missions, polish, or content still need to be added or cut before that date.

It’s Not the First Time: The January Precedent

This isn’t the first misunderstanding Schreier has had to clear up regarding GTA 6. Back in January, he already mentioned in a podcast that the game’s content wasn’t fully finalized yet. Some fans interpreted this directly as a warning of a third delay.

That wasn’t the case either. Schreier then had to step in to clarify that he wouldn’t be surprised if the game arrived on schedule, and that anyone could have asked him directly instead of jumping to conclusions based on a single sentence.

Why the fanbase keeps reading what it wants to hear

Jason Schreier has earned his reputation as a reliable source within the industry: he correctly predicted the GTA 6 delay itself before Rockstar officially confirmed it. That credibility is precisely what turns any statement he makes—taken out of context—into a viral headline in a matter of hours.

And it’s ironic that it’s another Jason who has to step in to defend the reputation of Jason and Lucia, the main characters of GTA 6. The pattern, in any case, repeats itself: a nuanced statement, a context-free snippet, a viral hoax, and a public correction. With the most anticipated game of the year on the horizon, any statement from a well-known source becomes ammunition.

What We Actually Know About the GTA 6 Release Date

Rockstar hasn’t officially changed the schedule since setting November 19, 2026, as the release date for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. There’s no confirmation of a new delay, nor that the game is “almost ready”—that remains the realm of a journalist’s informed opinion, not an official statement from Rockstar.

The only verified information as of today remains on our confirmed tracker: the official date, and little else. This episode does not change the schedule or the actual percentage of the game’s completion, something Rockstar has not revealed and will likely not reveal until it suits them.

What it does make clear, once again, is how easy it is to turn a minor detail into a bombshell when the most anticipated release of the decade is at stake. You can follow all verified coverage in our news section.