GTA 6 news · 5 November 2026

GTA 6 piracy worries Take-Two's Zelnick, but not too much

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said on 5 November 2026 that he is not especially worried about GTA 6 being pirated, while admitting he worries about everything all the time. He made the remarks in an interview with PC Gamer ahead of the game's launch.

What did Strauss Zelnick say about GTA 6 piracy?

In an interview with PC Gamer published on 5 November 2026, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said piracy is not something that keeps him up at night as GTA 6 approaches. He also said he is the sort of person who worries about everything all the time, so the calm answer comes with a caveat.

The comments are the first public remarks from Take-Two's boss on piracy in the run-up to launch. They come with the game still set for 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Why is piracy a talking point before GTA 6 launches?

GTA 6 is one of the biggest releases of the decade, and big launches often draw attention to how quickly games can be copied and shared. Zelnick's view is that this is not a major concern for him right now.

He did not give details on any anti-piracy measures or how Take-Two plans to protect the game. His remarks were about his own level of worry rather than a technical plan.

What else has Take-Two said about GTA 6?

Take-Two and Rockstar have kept most details about the game under wraps. The release date of 19 November 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S is the main confirmed plan, and no PC version has been announced.

Zelnick's piracy comments add to the small set of public statements from Take-Two about the launch. They do not change the release plan or reveal anything new about the game itself.