Timeline

GTA 6 timeline

The key official GTA 6 milestones in order, from the December 2023 reveal to the November 19, 2026 launch, each one Confirmed and sourced. For the delay history in detail, see our delay tracker, and for the full fact list, the confirmed facts page.

1. Dec 2023Done

   Trailer 1, the official GTA 6 reveal, with a 2025 window

   Source: Rockstar

2. May 2025Done

   Trailer 2 releases; launch set for May 26, 2026

   Source: Rockstar

3. Nov 2025Done

   Launch moves to November 19, 2026 for extra polish

   Source: Take-Two earnings call

4. Jun 18, 2026Done

   Official cover art revealed; pre-order date set for June 25

   Source: Rockstar Newswire

5. Jun 24, 2026Done

   Price confirmed: $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate (US)

   Source: Rockstar Newswire

6. Jun 25, 2026Done

   Pre-orders opened in supported markets, rolling out by region

   Source: Rockstar Newswire

7. Aug 6, 2026Done

   Rockstar dated Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look for August 27

   Source: Rockstar Newswire

8. Aug 7, 2026Done

   Take-Two Q1 earnings call, the first quarter covering GTA 6 pre-orders

   Source: Take-Two investor relations

9. Aug 27, 2026Done

   Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look released on Netflix and the Rockstar Games YouTube channel

   Source: Rockstar Newswire

10. Sep 17, 2026Done

    Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album announced with Atlantic Records, 34 original tracks, out November 19

    Source: Rockstar Newswire

11. Sep 24, 2026Done

    The Goodtime State, Vice City Collection collector’s box announced, game sold separately, out November 19

    Source: Rockstar Newswire

12. Oct 1, 2026Done

    ESRB Mature 17+ rating appears on Rockstar’s GTA VI page and the store listings

    Source: Rockstar GTA VI page, store listings and ESRB

13. Oct 8, 2026Done

    Six in-game radio stations named, plus on-demand podcasts and in-game headphones

    Source: Rockstar Newswire

14. Oct 15, 2026Done

    The Launch Trailer, the fourth official video, with Justice named as composers of the score

    Source: Rockstar Newswire

15. Oct 29, 2026Done

    Rockstar dates the Original Score album by Justice: 30 tracks, out December 11

    Source: Rockstar Newswire

16. Oct 2026Done

    Germany’s USK 18, Japan’s CERO Z and a 19+ rating on the Korean PlayStation Store join ESRB Mature 17+ on the store listings

    Source: USK database, PlayStation Store Japan and Korea, Xbox Store listing

17. Nov 3, 2026Done

    Rockstar moves digital pre-load to November 10 and says it needs up to 212 GB of available space

    Source: Rockstar Newswire

18. NowNow

    Pre-order window open; counting down to the Nov 10 pre-load and launch

19. Nov 9, 2026Upcoming

    Take-Two reports fiscal Q2 2027 results after the US market closes

    Source: Take-Two press release

20. Nov 10, 2026Upcoming

    Digital pre-load opens: midnight local time on PS5, 12 a.m. GMT on Xbox Series X and S

    Source: Rockstar Newswire

21. Nov 12, 2026Upcoming

    Rockstar’s date for code-in-box copies to reach retailers

    Source: Rockstar Newswire

22. Nov 19, 2026Upcoming

    GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S

    Source: Rockstar

We update this timeline whenever Rockstar confirms a new milestone. See the confirmed facts for the sourced list, or the full GTA 6 hub.