A dated timeline of what Rockstar has said and done for Grand Theft Auto VI, with the dates still to come at the bottom. Confirmed
The timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sept 2022 | Early development clips stolen and posted Reported |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Trailer 1: reveal, "coming 2025" |
| Apr 2024 | Rockstar ends remote work Reported |
| May 2, 2025 | First delay: May 26, 2026 |
| May 6, 2025 | Trailer 2; refreshed site |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Second delay: Nov 19, 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | ~80-hour playthrough test reported by The New York Times Reported |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Pre-orders open: $79.99 and $99.99 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | An Extended Look on Netflix |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 29 new screenshots |
| Sept 2026 | Game Informer cover story: 170+ animal species Reported |
| Sept 17, 2026 | The Album announced: 34 original songs |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Six radio stations previewed |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Bloomberg making-of feature (Development and delays) |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Launch trailer |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Pre-load opens; boxed Standard Edition ships |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Launch, region by region (Unlock times) |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Vintage Vice City Pack cut-off; Game Awards cut-off (9 PM PT) |
| Dec 10, 2026 | The Game Awards ceremony |
Official screenshots
Questions
When is the GTA 6 release date?
November 19, 2026.
Sources and further reading
- Release date history (SixStarsWanted)
- Launch guide (SixStarsWanted)
- Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI
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Last updated 2026-10-18.
