THE STORY SO FAR

FROM FIRST LOOK
TO LAUNCH DAY.

Follow the reveals that brought us here. Open a milestone to see what changed and where it was announced.

ANNOUNCED SCHEDULE

What’s ahead.

Digital pre-load
Platform timing differsGame release ↗
PS5 · Xbox Series X|SOriginal score album
Announced release

Schedule checked Nov 4, 2026. Announced dates can change; the links above lead to the supporting sources.

  1. GTA VI pre-load starts November 10

    Rockstar confirms console download times and a storage requirement of up to 212 GB.

  2. Justice’s GTA VI score album arrives December 11

    The original score gets a 30-track album release on streaming services, CD and vinyl.

  3. Rockstar releases the GTA VI launch trailer

    The official trailer is available now, featuring new music from Justice and collaborators.

  4. Rockstar previews six GTA VI radio stations

    The music reveal also confirms on-demand podcasts and listening on foot.

  5. An Extended Look arrives

    Rockstar publishes its extended in-game showcase.

  6. November 19, 2026 announced

    Rockstar revised the release schedule. This is the release date currently listed on the official GTA VI site.

  7. Trailer 2 opens up Leonida

    The second numbered trailer brings a closer look at the central characters and their world.

  8. A new release window

    Rockstar announced May 26, 2026. This date was later superseded by November 19, 2026.

  9. The first reveal

    Trailer 1 introduces the next Grand Theft Auto. The announcement’s original 2025 window is historical, not the current release schedule.

Official sourceRockstar’s GTA VI archive ↗ (opens in a new tab)Checked