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GTA 6 timeline

The complete GTA 6 timeline: development confirmation, the 2022 leak, trailers, both delays, pre-orders, the Extended Look, pre-load and launch day.

By The Daily Six teamUpdated 1 min read

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From Rockstar confirming development in February 2022 to launch on November 19, 2026, here is every key GTA 6 date in order.

DateEvent
Feb 4, 2022Rockstar confirms the next GTA is "well underway"
Sep 2022Network intrusion leaks early development footage
Nov 8, 2023Sam Houser teases the first trailer
Dec 4, 2023Trailer 1; 2025 window
May 16, 2024Window narrowed to fall 2025
May 2, 2025Delayed to May 26, 2026
May 6, 2025Trailer 2
Nov 6, 2025Delayed to November 19, 2026
Jun 18, 2026Cover art; pre-order date announced
Jun 25, 2026Pre-orders open
Aug 27, 2026An Extended Look premieres on Netflix
Sep 3, 2026GTA 6 DualSense controllers revealed
Sep 17, 2026The Album announced
Oct 8, 2026Radio stations and Rockstar Store collection
Oct 15, 2026Launch Trailer
Nov 12, 2026Pre-load opens
Nov 19, 2026Launch; The Album releases
Dec 11, 2026Original Score album
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until launch day

Sources

  1. Game Informer: Rockstar Confirms The Next Grand Theft Auto Game Is In Active Development
  2. VGC: Rockstar comments on GTA 6 leak and claims project won't be delayed
  3. CNN: Rockstar Games confirms Grand Theft Auto leak
  4. Deadline: Grand Theft Auto 6 confirmed, trailer coming in December
  5. GTA VI official site - Trailer 1 page
  6. Take-Two IR: Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto VI, Coming 2025
  7. Variety: Grand Theft Auto 6 Officially Smashes YouTube Record With Most-Viewed Trailer Launch
  8. Take-Two IR: Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024
  9. Take-Two IR: Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025
  10. Tom's Guide: GTA 6 delayed until 2026 - here's the confirmed release date
  11. Complex: Rockstar Announces 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Release Delay: 'We Are Very Sorry'
  12. Take-Two IR: Rockstar Games Releases Trailer 2 for Grand Theft Auto VI
  13. GTA VI official site - Trailer 2 page
  14. GameSpot: GTA 6's Trailer 2 Looked Great, And It Wasn't All Cutscenes
  15. Take-Two IR: Results for Fiscal Second Quarter 2026
  16. Variety: 'GTA 6' Release Delayed to November 2026
  17. TechRadar: Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again, but it'll still ship in 2026
  18. Rockstar Newswire: Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25
  19. Take-Two IR: Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI
  20. Game Informer: Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Order Date And Cover Art Revealed
  21. Game Informer: Grand Theft Auto VI Is Getting An Extended Look On Netflix August 27
  22. GamesRadar+: How to watch the GTA 6 extended look
  23. GTA VI official site - An Extended Look page
  24. PlayStation Blog: First look at the Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers
  25. GTA VI official site - Music page (accessed 2026-11-01)
  26. Rockstar Newswire: Watch the Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer
  27. DJ Mag: GTA VI full soundtrack announced featuring Fred again.., PinkPantheress, more
  28. Rockstar Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI Collection Now at the Rockstar Store
  29. GTA VI official site - Launch Trailer page
  30. Grand Theft Auto VI - official site (accessed 2026-11-01)
  31. Take-Two IR: Results for Fiscal First Quarter 2027
  32. Rockstar Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI: Original Score by Justice
  33. TechPowerUp: Rockstar Reveals GTA 6 Vice City Collection Box at $399.99, Game Not Included

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