GTA 6 timeline
- Announcement
Rockstar confirms that development of the next Grand Theft Auto is well underway.
Rockstar Games (Feb 4, 2022) - Video
Trailer 1: Rockstar reveals Grand Theft Auto VI, Leonida, Vice City and Lucia, with a 2025 release window.
Rockstar Games (Dec 5, 2023) - Delay
First delay: the release moves to 26 May 2026.
Rockstar Games (May 2, 2025) - Video
Trailer 2 introduces Jason and Lucia's story, captured in-game on PS5.
Rockstar Games (May 6, 2025) - Delay
Second delay: the release moves to 19 November 2026.
Rockstar Games (Nov 6, 2025) - Announcement
Cover art revealed and pre-order date announced.
Rockstar Games (Jun 18, 2026) - Pre-orders
Pre-order details: editions, prices and bonuses. Pre-orders open on 25 June at local midnight.
Rockstar Games (Jun 24, 2026) - Video
An Extended Look: a long gameplay presentation, premiered on Netflix then on YouTube, all PS5 in-game footage.
Rockstar Games (Aug 27, 2026) - Announcement
Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album announced with Atlantic Records: 34 original tracks, out on launch day.
Rockstar Games (Sep 17, 2026) - Milestone
The Goodtime State Vice City Collection, a collector's box sold by the Rockstar Store (game not included).
Rockstar Games (Sep 24, 2026) - Announcement
The first in-game radio stations are announced, with on-demand podcasts and headphone listening on foot.
Rockstar Games (Oct 8, 2026) - Video
Launch Trailer, with Justice's single Flower in a Hurricane.
Rockstar Games (Oct 15, 2026) - Launch
Digital pre-load opens and physical copies (download code, no disc) reach buyers.
Rockstar Support (Aug 18, 2026) - Launch
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Rockstar Games (Nov 6, 2025)