GTA 6 Timeline
Complete chronology of every official announcement
From the development confirmation in 2022 to the scheduled release in November 2026: a look back at every key moment in the history of Grand Theft Auto VI.
Rockstar confirms development
AnnouncementRockstar Games releases an official statement confirming that the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto series is in active development.
Massive leak
LeakOver 90 in-development gameplay videos are leaked online by a hacker. The largest leak in video game history. Rockstar confirms the footage is authentic.
Trailer 1 — First official look
TrailerRockstar releases the first official GTA VI trailer. We discover Lucia, Vice City, and the state of Leonida. The video shatters all YouTube viewing records.
Release window: Fall 2025
AnnouncementRockstar confirms a fall 2025 release window for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Delay announced — New date set
DelayRockstar announces the game has been delayed. The new release date is set to November 19, 2026. The studio cites the desire to deliver a game that meets expectations.
Trailer 2 — Second trailer
TrailerThe second trailer, captured entirely in-game on PS5, is released. We discover Jason Duval, more story details, and more of Vice City. 475 million views in 24 hours.
Scheduled release date
ReleaseGrand Theft Auto VI is expected to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The most anticipated date in gaming history.