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News from Rockstar and the timeline

Ten official Newswire posts about Grand Theft Auto VI, newest first, with the release date history and the reveals and dates in order.

10 posts

Checked Sep 30, 2026 against Rockstar's own pages

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Newswire posts

How this list works

Rockstar does not publish a feed for the game that a website can use, so this list is kept by hand from the Newswire page for Grand Theft Auto VI ↗. It was last checked on September 30, 2026, and the newest post that day was the collector's box on September 24. Each summary is ours and each link goes to Rockstar's post.

If Rockstar's Newswire shows something newer than the top entry here, Rockstar's post is the source of truth.

The header illustration is fan artwork. The screens, notes and photos in it are invented and are not news.

Stores and support

Prices, platform labels and edition text also appear on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and Rockstar Support pages. Those are listed on the sources page with the date each was read.

How the release date moved

Rockstar gave the same reason each time: more time to finish the game.

  1. Trailer 1Window: 2025Source ↗
  2. Delay announcedNew date: May 26, 2026Source ↗
  3. Second delay announcedNew date: November 19, 2026Source ↗

Timeline

Reveals so far, then the dates Rockstar has given for what comes next.

  1. Trailer 1

    Rockstar shows the first trailer and says the game is coming in 2025 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Source ↗

  2. Date moves to May 26, 2026

    Rockstar says it needs more time and sets May 26, 2026. Source ↗

  3. Trailer 2

    The second trailer sets out the conspiracy that spreads across Leonida and the pressure on Jason and Lucia. Source ↗

  4. Date moves to November 19, 2026

    Rockstar adds more time to finish the game and sets Thursday, November 19, 2026. This is the current date. Source ↗

  5. Pre-orders announced, cover art shown

    Pre-orders are set for June 25, with wishlists open on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. The official cover art is revealed. Source ↗

  6. Pre-orders open

    Pre-orders start at midnight local time, with the Standard and Ultimate Editions, the Vintage Vice City Pack bonus, and a pre-load date of November 12. Source ↗

  7. An Extended Look announced

    Rockstar schedules a longer look at the game for August 27. Source ↗

  8. An Extended Look plays

    It premieres on Netflix at 3 p.m. ET and reaches YouTube and the GTA VI site at 9 p.m. ET. Rockstar says it was captured entirely from in-game footage on PlayStation 5. Source ↗

  9. The Album announced

    A 34-track official soundtrack album, with six singles out the same day. Source ↗

  10. Collector's box opens for pre-order

    The Goodtime State, Vice City Collection goes on sale at the Rockstar Store while supplies last. Source ↗

  11. Pre-load and physical codes Upcoming

    Digital pre-orders can start pre-loading at local midnight. Code-in-box copies become available to buy and ship. Source ↗

  12. Launch Upcoming

    Scheduled release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar's pages give no launch hour; the PlayStation Store's US listing shows midnight Eastern. Source ↗

  13. Pre-order bonus window ends Upcoming

    The Vintage Vice City Pack and the free GTA+ month go to purchases made before this date. The store listings put the cutoff at 23:59:59 on November 19. Source ↗