Grand Theft Auto VI Timeline

1. 2026
2. 19 Nov 2026
   Release Date

   Planned worldwide launch of Grand Theft Auto VI

   Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch worldwide for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

   Source: Rockstar Newswire · Take-Two Interactive

3. 27 Aug 2026
   Trailer

   Rockstar announces an extended look for Grand Theft Auto VI, coming to Netflix and Youtube.

   Rockstar has announced an extended look at the game, Grand Theft Auto VI, which will be coming to Netflix on August 27, 2026, at 3PM EST. It will then debut on Youtube later, at 9PM EST, on the same day.

   Source: Rockstar Newswire

   Breakdown

4. 25 Jun 2026
   Pre-order

   GTA VI pre-orders open

   Pre-orders open for Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of its planned November 19, 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

   Source: Take-Two Interactive

5. 18 Jun 2026
   Pre-order

   Rockstar announces GTA VI pre-orders will begin June 25

   Rockstar announces that GTA VI pre-orders will begin on June 25, 2026.

   Source: Rockstar Newswire

6. 2025
7. 6 Nov 2025
   Release Date

   GTA VI delayed to November 19, 2026

   Rockstar announces a new worldwide launch date of Thursday, November 19, 2026.

   Source: Rockstar Newswire

8. 6 May 2025
   Trailer

   Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 released

   Rockstar releases Trailer 2 with a new look at Vice City and beyond, focusing on Jason and Lucia.

   Source: Rockstar Newswire

   Trailer 2 Video

9. 2 May 2025
   Release Date

   GTA VI delayed to May 26, 2026

   Rockstar announces that Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026, moving it out of the previous 2025 window.

   Source: Rockstar Newswire

10. 2023
11. 5 Dec 2023
    Trailer

    Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 released

    Trailer 1 reveals the state of Leonida, Vice City, Lucia, Jason, and a 2025 release window for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

    Source: Rockstar Newswire · Rockstar video page

    Trailer 1 Video

12. 1 Dec 2023
    Trailer

    Trailer 1 premiere date confirmed

    Rockstar confirms that Trailer 1 will premiere on Tuesday, December 5 at 9am ET.

    Source: Rockstar Games on X · Rockstar Games Instagram

13. 8 Nov 2023
    Announcement

    Rockstar says the first GTA VI trailer is coming in early December

    Rockstar announces that the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto will arrive in early December, timed around Rockstar's 25th anniversary.

    Source: Rockstar Games on X

14. 2022
15. 4 Feb 2022
    Announcement

    Rockstar confirms the next Grand Theft Auto is in development

    Rockstar officially confirms that active development for the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is underway.

    Source: Rockstar Newswire · Rockstar Games on X

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