GTA 6 launches
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Pre-load date confirmed: November 10
Digital pre-orders can download the game from November 10, nine days before launch.
Original score by Justice announced
Rockstar revealed that the French electronic duo Justice composed the game's original score.
Launch Trailer released
Rockstar published the final trailer five weeks before release.
An Extended Look premieres on Netflix
A 26-minute gameplay showcase captured on PS5 showed character switching, the wanted system, customization and more.
Pre-orders open with prices confirmed
The Standard Edition costs $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Cover art revealed
The official cover art went up alongside news that pre-orders would open on June 25.
Second delay: moved to November 19, 2026
Rockstar pushed the game back a further six months, to the current release date.
Trailer 2 introduces Jason and Lucia
The second trailer named the protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, and the official site added the supporting cast and Leonida's regions.
First delay: moved to May 26, 2026
Rockstar delayed the game out of 2025 to give the team more time to polish it.
Trailer 1 reveals GTA 6
Rockstar named the game Grand Theft Auto VI and revealed the state of Leonida, Vice City and the protagonist Lucia. The release window was 2025.
Rockstar confirms a new Grand Theft Auto is in development
Rockstar officially confirmed that the next entry in the series was in active development.