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GTA 6 Delayed Once Again to November 2026

Will we ever experience Vice City again?

Grand Theft Auto 6 received another delay on Thursday, according to a post from publisher Rockstar Games. The highly anticipated open-world game will now launch Nov. 19, 2026.

In the post, Rockstar Games apologized for the wait and said the game needs more time for polishing.

«These extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve,» the company said. «While the wait is a little longer, we are incredibly excited for players to experience the sprawling state of Leonida and a return to modern-day Vice City.»

GTA 6’s previous release date was May 26, 2026, after getting bumped from a 2025 release earlier this year. The game has reportedly been in development since 2018, following the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 that year.

Why is GTA 6 taking so long to develop?

Gamers have been waiting patiently for a new GTA game since GTA 5 came out in 2013. The development team for the game, Rockstar North, has yet to provide much information on the development process.

One issue that surfaced last month was the firing of dozens of employees at the studio. Between 30 to 40 staff members were laid off abruptly, as reported by Bloomberg. The terminated employees were reportedly attempting to organize a union within the company, according to a representative of a trade union. Rockstar told Bloomberg on Wednesday that the employees were fired for allegedly discussing confidential information on a public forum.

On Thursday, fired employees protested outside the offices of Rockstar North and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive. The protesters say that Rockstar is conducting union-busting tactics against those attempting to organize a union within the company.

Pamphlets and seeds being handed out. pic.twitter.com/jH26WIpPEh

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It is unclear if the layoffs are responsible for the delay. The news of the GTA 6 release date came shortly before Take-Two Interactive announced its quarterly earnings report.

What is new in GTA 6?

After the announcement of a 2026 release, Rockstar released a sizeable amount of content about GTA 6, which included a new trailer.

In this entry, players will take on the roles of the two leads of the game, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. The couple will be playable throughout the game, with Lucia being the first female protagonist for a GTA game.

While the game’s focus is Vice City, a parody of Miami, GTA 6 takes place in the state of Leonida, the game’s version of Florida. Players will explore different parts of the state based on notable Florida locales such as Key West, the Everglades, and other cities. As in previous games, characters will assign the protagonists missions to complete, which typically involve committing major crimes.

Aside from those details released back in May, Rockstar is still keeping quiet about the rest of the game, including its cost.

There’s been speculation that GTA 6 could be the first game to be priced at $100. The standard price of a new AAA game is $70, but Nintendo hiked up the price of a new game to $80 with the release of Mario Kart World for the Switch 2. Other companies attempted to copy that strategy, such as Obsidian Entertainment’s The Outer Worlds 2 and Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 4, but both companies ultimately backed off the idea and reverted prices to $70.

GTA 6 is expected to be released for the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X and S consoles.

Technologies

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 24 #692

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 24, No. 692.

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Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is one of those where the answers only make sense in pairs. There are six answers to find, and each of them matches up with one of the other answers. Some of them are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

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Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: A work of art.

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: On museum walls.

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:

FINS, FINE, FINES, GARB, BOAT, GATES, GATES, FIST, RATE, RATS, STAR, PAINT, SILL, SPAT

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:

STARRY, NIGHT, WATER, LILIES, BOATING, PARTY

Today’s Strands spangram

Today’s Strands spangram is FAMOUSPAINTING. To find it, start with the F that’s four letters down on the far-left vertical row, and wind up, across, and then down.

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Toughest Strands puzzles

Here are some of the Strands topics I’ve found to be the toughest.

#1: Dated slang. Maybe you didn’t even use this lingo when it was cool. Toughest word: PHAT.

#2: Thar she blows! I guess marine biologists might ace this one. Toughest word: BALEEN or RIGHT.

#3: Off the hook. Again, it helps to know a lot about sea creatures. Sorry, Charlie. Toughest word: BIGEYE or SKIPJACK.

Technologies

San Diego Comic-Con Draws a Line: No AI Art Allowed at 2026 Event

The long-running fan convention is banning AI-created works from its popular art show.

Like Sarah Connor in The Terminator, San Diego Comic-Con is fighting back against AI. The prestigious, long-running pop culture convention has banned all artwork created by artificial intelligence from the 2026 Comic-Con art show. Rules posted on the Comic-Con website now state that AI-generated art won’t be shown in any form.

«Material created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) either partially or wholly, is not allowed in the art show. If there are questions, the Art Show Coordinator will be the sole judge of acceptability,» the website reads.

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A representative for San Diego Comic-Con did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

In the past, the convention allowed participants to display AI artwork, provided it was clearly marked as such and wasn’t sold. But now, those artists can’t even bring it through the door. The rule change is a response to artist-led pushback, according to a 404 Media report. San Diego Comic-Con is one of the world’s most famous pop culture conventions, uniting comics, movies, television, gaming, cosplay and collectibles.

Jim Zub, writer for the Conan the Barbarian and Dungeons and Dragons comic book series, told CNET he supports Comic-Con’s decision and hopes other conventions will follow their lead.

«Hundreds of thousands of people attend San Diego Comic-Con each year, and the excitement that generates isn’t because they’re eager to meet a computer spitting out homogenized slop,» Zub said.

Zub, who’s also an artist, is scheduled to appear at Comic-Con in 2026.

Entertaining AI

The use of generative AI in comic book and pop culture art has generated controversy in recent years as AI programs have become more skilled at imitating creators.

A central focus of the 2023 actor’s strike involved backlash against the use of AI in movies and television. The issue has continued to roil Hollywood, as actors, special effects designers, and other film workers see the technology as a threat, while some movie studios view AI as a way to reduce production costs.

Netflix has already begun using AI-generated imagery in at least one series, Argentine sci-fi show El Eternauta. CEO Ted Sarandos praised the technology during a 2025 earnings call.

«We remain convinced that AI represents an incredible opportunity to help creators make films and series better, not just cheaper,» Sarandos said at the time.

AI is also an issue in the video game industry, with publishers facing swift backlash whenever fans discover AI was used in a game. The Indie Game Awards rescinded two awards for the hit RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, after they found out that AI-made placeholder assets were included when the game launched. The game developer quickly patched the assets out.

While the movie and video game industries appear to have mixed views on using AI, Comic-Con has taken a firm stance, at least for now.

«Artists, writers, actors and other creatives gather and celebrate the popular arts in person because the people part of the equation is what matters most,» Zub said.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Jan. 24

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Jan. 24.

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Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s a long one, as per usual on Saturday. 1-Down made me awfully hungry! Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.