Timeline
GTA 6 timeline
Every official GTA 6 milestone 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.
- Dec 2023Done
Trailer 1, the official GTA 6 reveal, with a 2025 window
Source: Rockstar
- May 2025Done
Trailer 2 releases; launch set for May 26, 2026
Source: Rockstar
- Nov 2025Done
Launch moves to November 19, 2026 for extra polish
Source: Take-Two earnings call
- Jun 18, 2026Done
Official cover art revealed; pre-order date set for June 25
Source: Rockstar Newswire
- Jun 24, 2026Done
Price confirmed: $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate (US)
Source: Rockstar Newswire
- Jun 25, 2026Done
Pre-orders opened in supported markets, rolling out by region
Source: Rockstar Newswire
- NowNow
Pre-order window open; counting down to the Nov 12 pre-load and launch
- Aug 7, 2026Upcoming
Take-Two Q1 earnings call at 8am ET, the first quarter covering GTA 6 pre-orders
Source: Take-Two investor relations
- Nov 12, 2026Upcoming
Digital pre-load opens at local midnight
Source: Rockstar Support
- 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 rumor tracker and leaks for what is still unverified, or the full GTA 6 hub.
Frequently asked questions
When was GTA 6 first revealed?
The first GTA 6 trailer released in December 2023 with a 2025 window. The date later moved to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026.
Why was GTA 6 delayed?
Rockstar delayed GTA 6 twice for polish: from the 2025 window to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026, the second delay announced on the November 6, 2025 Take-Two earnings call.
How many times has GTA 6 been delayed?
Twice from the original 2025 window: first to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026.