GTA 6 Timeline
A complete look back at Grand Theft Auto VI — every confirmed beat from the February 2022 reveal, through the record leak, the two trailers and a pair of delays, up to pre-orders and the locked-in November 19, 2026 launch. When the game lands, our mission walkthroughs will be ready day one.
Countdown to launch
Releasing for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
GTA 6 history, step by step
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Rockstar confirms development
After a long stretch of silence, Rockstar Games acknowledged that work on the next Grand Theft Auto title was already in progress.
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The historic GTA 6 leak
In a single night, over 90 work-in-progress videos surfaced online — quickly going down as one of gaming’s biggest-ever leaks.
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Debut trailer announced
Rockstar built up anticipation by revealing that the first trailer was due to land in early December 2023.
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Trailer 1 leaks early
A copy of the reveal got out online ahead of schedule, prompting Rockstar to move the official drop up rather than let the leak take over.
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Trailer 1 released
The official debut showed off Lucia, a vibrant Vice City, the wider Leonida region and a first launch target of 2025.
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Fall 2025 window restated
Take-Two continued steering investors toward a Fall 2025 release in its outlook.
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The first big delay
Fall 2025 was abandoned as Rockstar moved the launch to a new target of May 26, 2026.
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Trailer 2 drops
The follow-up trailer paired Jason with Lucia, showed off new areas of the world and expanded on the narrative.
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The second big delay
The release shifted yet again — moving from May 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026.
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Cover art revealed & pre-orders dated
Rockstar unveiled the official box art and confirmed that pre-orders would go live on June 25, 2026.
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Pre-orders go live
Reservations for Grand Theft Auto VI open on the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store and at chosen retailers.
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Release day
The release date as it stands today, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Every trailer, in order
Trailer 1
Dec 4–5, 2023
Our first look at Vice City, Lucia, Leonida and an early 2025 target.
Trailer 2
May 6, 2025
Jason joins in, with more story, a bigger map and the first taste of gameplay.
Trailer 3
Still to come
Many fans anticipate it before release, but Rockstar hasn’t confirmed a date.
Looking for the clips? Head to the trailers page to watch each one.
Every delay so far
| Previous date | Updated date | How far it moved |
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| Fall 2025 | May 26, 2026 | ~6–8 months |
| May 26, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | ~6 months |
From GTA 5 to GTA 6 at a glance
GTA V released
Sep 17, 2013
GTA VI confirmed
Feb 4, 2022
First trailer
Dec 2023
GTA VI release
Nov 19, 2026
GTA V → VI gap
~13 years 2 months
Timeline FAQ
When did Rockstar first confirm GTA 6?
The studio officially acknowledged that Grand Theft Auto VI was in development on February 4, 2022, putting years of rumours to rest.
When was the first GTA 6 trailer released?
After leaking early on December 4, 2023, Rockstar published the official Trailer 1 on December 4–5, 2023 — our introduction to Lucia, Vice City and Leonida.
How many delays has GTA 6 had?
Two so far. The game first moved from a Fall 2025 window to May 26, 2026 (announced May 2, 2025), and then to November 19, 2026 (announced November 6, 2025).
What date do GTA 6 pre-orders begin?
Pre-orders start on June 25, 2026 via the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and select retailers — the date and cover art were shown on June 18, 2026.
What is GTA 6’s release date right now?
As things stand, Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to release on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
How many years are there between GTA 5 and GTA 6?
With GTA V out on September 17, 2013 and GTA VI due November 19, 2026, the two releases are around 13 years and 2 months apart.