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.
- Confirmed
December 2023: Rockstar releases the first GTA 6 trailer, the official reveal, with a 2025 release window.
- Confirmed
May 2025: The second GTA 6 trailer releases, and the launch is set for May 26, 2026, a slip from the original 2025 window.
- Confirmed
November 6, 2025: On the Take-Two earnings call, Rockstar delays GTA 6 from May 26 to November 19, 2026, citing extra time for polish.
- Confirmed
June 18, 2026: Rockstar reveals the official cover art and announces that pre-orders will open on June 25.
- Confirmed
June 25, 2026: Pre-orders open on the PlayStation Store, the Xbox store and select retailers.
- Confirmed
November 19, 2026: GTA 6 launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.
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.