GTA 6 release confirmed· Nov 19, 2026 · PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Timeline

GTA 6 timeline

GTA 6 timeline. The first trailer landed in December 2023 with a 2025 window, which moved to May 26, 2026, then November 19, 2026.
The first trailer landed in December 2023 with a 2025 window, which moved to May 26, 2026, then November 19, 2026.

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.

  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. NowNow

    Pre-order window open; counting down to the Nov 12 pre-load and launch

  8. Aug 7, 2026Upcoming

    Take-Two Q1 earnings call at 8am ET, the first quarter covering GTA 6 pre-orders

    Source: Take-Two investor relations

  9. Nov 12, 2026Upcoming

    Digital pre-load opens at local midnight

    Source: Rockstar Support

  10. 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.

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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.