OFFICIAL TIMELINE
GTA6 Timeline & Official News Updates
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for November 19, 2026. This page is a running log of confirmed milestones, with each entry tied to an official source and every rumor labeled separately.
Latest status — October 19, 2026
The Launch Trailer is now available. Rockstar published its launch-trailer announcement on October 15. Two October 8 announcements cover in-game radio stations and a GTA VI collection at the Rockstar Store. The game remains scheduled for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The dated announcements and Launch Trailer are listed on Rockstar's GTA VI page. This update records those announcements without inferring gameplay features, a complete soundtrack or product availability. For game purchase details, see our release guide. Our map preview remains a sourced clue index.
Confirmed announcement timeline
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Rockstar confirms active development. The company publicly confirms the next Grand Theft Auto is in development. Source Official
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Trailer 1 released. The first official trailer introduces Vice City, Leonida and a 2025 release window. Source Official
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First exact release date announced. Rockstar moves the game out of 2025 and sets May 26, 2026. Source Official
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Trailer 2 released. Rockstar publishes the second official trailer and expands the official people-and-places material. Source Official
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Current launch date announced. Rockstar moves the release to November 19, 2026. Source Official
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Pre-orders open. Rockstar begins pre-orders for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Source Official
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An Extended Look announced. Rockstar schedules the presentation for August 27 on Netflix, YouTube and the official GTA VI site. Source Official
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An Extended Look released. The presentation is now available on Rockstar's official GTA VI page. Source Official
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GTA VI: The Album announced. Rockstar announces the album for November 19. Source Official
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Vice City Collection pre-orders announced. Rockstar publishes a pre-order announcement for The Goodtime State - Vice City Collection. Source Official
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In-game radio announcement published. Rockstar publishes The Music of Grand Theft Auto VI: In-Game Radio Stations. Source Official
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Rockstar Store collection announced. Rockstar publishes Grand Theft Auto VI Collection Now at the Rockstar Store. Source Official
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Launch Trailer released. Rockstar lists the Launch Trailer as now playing on the official GTA VI page. Source Official
Dates reflect the linked Rockstar announcements. This timeline tracks confirmations, not leaks.
How rumors and delays are handled
GTA6 attracts constant speculation about delays, editions, PC and gameplay. This site treats those as unverified until Rockstar, PlayStation or Xbox confirms them. Older dates such as 2025 and May 26, 2026 are kept here only as history so they are not mistaken for the current plan.
Confirmed facts, trailer clues, community theories and unverified claims are labeled separately across the whole site.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest official GTA6 news?
As checked October 19, 2026, Rockstar released the Launch Trailer on October 15 and published in-game radio and merchandise announcements on October 8. GTA6 remains scheduled for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. No PC date is announced.
Has GTA6 been delayed?
Rockstar moved the date from a 2025 window to May 26, 2026 and then to November 19, 2026. Any further delay is unverified until Rockstar confirms it.
How many GTA6 trailers are there?
Rockstar lists Trailer 1, Trailer 2 and the Launch Trailer, alongside a separate presentation titled An Extended Look. This guide preserves those official titles.
Where do these dates come from?
Each entry links to an official Rockstar, PlayStation or Xbox source. Unverified claims are labeled and never shown as confirmed.