Every Grand Theft Auto VI milestone, from the first official word to launch day, with dates from Rockstar's own announcements and Take-Two investor communications. Last verified July 10, 2026.
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Officially announced
After years of speculation, Rockstar confirmed in a Newswire post that "active development for the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is well underway."
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The development leak
Around 90 clips of early development footage appeared online. Rockstar confirmed the breach, said work would continue as planned, and the game's development was not derailed.
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Trailer 1: "2025"
Dropped a day early after a leak; broke the record for the most-watched game reveal (93M views in 24h) with Tom Petty's "Love Is a Long Road". Confirmed the return to Vice City and the state of Leonida.
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Window narrowed to Fall 2025
Take-Two's FY24 earnings tightened the "2025" promise to Fall 2025.
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First delay: May 26, 2026
Rockstar moved the game out of Fall 2025: "we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve."
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Trailer 2: Jason & Lucia
A surprise drop that hit ~475M views across platforms in 24 hours, the fastest-growing video launch ever recorded.
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Final date: November 19, 2026
The second and, per Take-Two, last delay: "these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve."
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"Locked in"
At Take-Two's Q4 FY26 earnings, CEO Strauss Zelnick reaffirmed November 19 and stated publicly the game would not be delayed again.
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Preorders openYou are here
Cover art revealed June 18; editions and pricing confirmed June 24 (Standard $79.99, Ultimate $99.99); preorders live worldwide June 25. See the official announcement.
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Launch day
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The countdown is doing the rest.