GTA VI Timeline
From the first official confirmation in 2022 to the November 19, 2026 worldwide launch — every milestone in order.
- February 4, 2022
Development confirmed
Rockstar Games publicly confirms development on the next Grand Theft Auto title is 'well underway.'
- September 18, 2022
Early development footage leaks
Approximately 90 work-in-progress videos from GTA VI leak online. Rockstar confirms the breach and reiterates the project is in active development.
- November 8, 2023
Trailer reveal date announced
Rockstar announces the first official trailer will premiere on December 5, 2023 to celebrate the studio's 25th anniversary.
- December 5, 2023
Trailer 1 released
First official trailer drops a day early after an internal leak. Vice City, Lucia and a 2025 window are revealed.
- December 6, 2023
Trailer 1 breaks YouTube records
Trailer 1 surpasses 93 million views in 24 hours, breaking the all-time record for any non-music video debut on YouTube.
- May 2, 2025
Release date confirmed
Rockstar officially commits to a Thursday, November 19, 2026 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- May 6, 2025
Trailer 2 released
Second trailer expands on Jason, Lucia, and the State of Leonida — including the Keys and Port Gellhorn.
- May 15, 2025
Take-Two earnings reaffirm launch
Take-Two confirms GTA VI as the centerpiece of FY27 and reiterates the November 19, 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- September 1, 2026
Pre-orders expected
Based on Rockstar's historical pattern, pre-orders and editions are expected to open roughly 2–3 months before launch. Nothing officially announced yet.
- November 19, 2026
Worldwide launch
Grand Theft Auto VI releases worldwide on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.