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Official updatesOn May 16, 2024, Take-Two narrowed GTA VI's release window from calendar 2025 to fall 2025. That window is long gone: after two delays, the game is now set for November 19, 2026.
NewsVGC reported on December 21, 2023 that the 18-year-old who hacked Rockstar and leaked GTA VI footage will be held in a secure hospital for an indefinite period. A 17-year-old co-defendant received a youth rehabilitation order.
NewsAt the end of October 2025, Rockstar Games let go of dozens of employees in the UK and Canada, Bloomberg reported. The IWGB union calls it union-busting, while Rockstar says the staff leaked confidential game information.
TrailersRockstar Games released the second GTA VI trailer on May 6, 2025. On the same day, the official website added profiles of eight characters and six places in the state of Leonida.
NewsOn February 3, 2026, Take-Two reported its fiscal third quarter and kept GTA VI on November 19, 2026. CEO Strauss Zelnick named the launch as a reason to expect record net bookings in fiscal 2027.
Official updatesOn May 2, 2025, Rockstar Games delayed GTA VI for the first time, from the expected fall 2025 window to May 26, 2026. That date did not hold either; since November 2025 the game has been set for November 19, 2026.
Official updatesOn November 6, 2025, Rockstar Games delayed GTA VI for a second time, moving it from May 26 to Thursday, November 19, 2026. The studio cited polish, and Take-Two confirmed the new date the same day.
NewsIn early May 2026, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick explained why GTA VI is launching on consoles first, according to press reports. Outlets disagree on whether he confirmed a marketing partnership with Sony.
Official updatesGTA VI has been available to pre-order since June 25, 2026. The Standard Edition costs 79.99 US dollars and the Ultimate Edition 99.99 US dollars. Pre-load now starts on November 10, 2026 (November 12 was announced at first).
RumorsOfficially, GTA VI releases on November 19, 2026. A former Rockstar animator said in August 2026 he would not be surprised by another six-month delay, but he says he has no inside information.
Official updatesOn June 18, 2026, Rockstar Games announced that GTA VI pre-orders would open on June 25. The same post revealed the official cover art in a video and offered it as downloadable artwork.
NewsOn May 21, 2026, Take-Two Interactive reported its fiscal 2026 results. CEO Strauss Zelnick expects record results in fiscal 2027 and names the November 19, 2026 launch of GTA VI first among the drivers.
