Grand Theft Auto VI
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Major release and product updates for Grand Theft Auto VI.
November 19, 2026
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Trailer
Rockstar releases Grand Theft Auto VI launch trailer
The launch trailer offered new story footage and debuted Justice's 'Flower in a Hurricane.' Rockstar again confirmed the November 19 PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launch.
Rockstar GamesGameplay feature
Rockstar reveals GTA VI's in-game radio lineup
Rockstar previewed GTA VI's radio stations and described its mix of music, talk radio, and podcasts as the series' biggest and widest-ranging selection yet.
Rockstar GamesAnnouncement
Rockstar announces GTA VI's official 34-track album
Rockstar announces a 34-track original album accompanying GTA VI on November 19, with six singles released ahead of launch. The game's November 19 PS5/Xbox Series X|S date remains unchanged; this news is timeline-only.
Rockstar GamesGameplay showcase
Rockstar releases 27-minute GTA VI extended look
Rockstar released a 27-minute presentation captured on PlayStation 5, showing Jason and Lucia, Vice City locations, police chases, shootouts, basketball, scuba diving, and other gameplay glimpses; the November 19, 2026 launch remains unchanged.
The VergeGameplay
Grand Theft Auto VI extended gameplay presentation set for August 27
Rockstar scheduled an official extended gameplay presentation for August 27. This is a showcase, not the game's release; GTA VI remains scheduled for November 19, 2026.
Rockstar GamesPreorders
Preorders dated for June 25
Rockstar announced that Grand Theft Auto VI preorders would open June 25, 2026.
Rockstar GamesDelay
Launch moved to November 19, 2026
Rockstar set Grand Theft Auto VI to launch on November 19, 2026; its official hub lists PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Rockstar GamesTrailer
Rockstar releases Trailer 2
Rockstar released the second official Grand Theft Auto VI trailer and expanded its official presentation of the game's characters and Leonida setting.
Rockstar GamesDelay
Rockstar delayed GTA VI from 2025 to May 2026
Rockstar moved the game out of its previously announced 2025 window and dated it for May 26, 2026. That date was subsequently superseded by the existing November 19, 2026 launch record.
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