GTA 6 Timeline
Every official milestone in the Grand Theft Auto VI story so far — from Rockstar confirming the game back in February 2022, through the historic leak, both trailers and two delays, all the way to pre-orders and the confirmed November 19, 2026 release.
Time until GTA 6 launches
Launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The full GTA 6 timeline
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Development officially confirmed
Rockstar Games broke years of silence and confirmed that the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series was already well underway.
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The record-breaking GTA 6 leak
More than 90 in-development clips spilled onto the internet overnight, instantly becoming one of the largest leaks the games industry had ever seen.
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First trailer teased
Rockstar set expectations sky-high by announcing that the debut trailer would arrive in early December 2023.
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Trailer 1 leaks ahead of plan
The reveal escaped early online, pushing Rockstar to bring the official release forward rather than let the leaked copy spread.
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Trailer 1 goes live
The first official trailer introduced Lucia, a neon-soaked Vice City, the state of Leonida and an initial 2025 launch window.
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Fall 2025 window reaffirmed
Take-Two kept pointing investors toward a Fall 2025 arrival in its financial guidance.
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First major delay
Rockstar slipped the launch out of Fall 2025, resetting the target to May 26, 2026.
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Trailer 2 arrives
The second trailer put Jason alongside Lucia, opened up fresh corners of the map and dug deeper into the story.
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Second major delay
The date moved once more, this time from May 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026.
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Pre-orders dated & cover art shown
Rockstar revealed the official cover art and announced that pre-orders would open on June 25, 2026.
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Pre-orders open
Players can officially reserve Grand Theft Auto VI across the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and select retailers.
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Launch day
The current, confirmed release date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Trailer timeline
Trailer 1
Dec 4–5, 2023
Vice City, Lucia, the state of Leonida and an early 2025 window.
Trailer 2
May 6, 2025
Jason, a richer story, an expanded map and the first real gameplay footage.
Trailer 3
Not yet released
Widely expected before launch, though Rockstar has not put a date on it.
Want the videos themselves? Watch them on the trailers page.
Delay history
| Original date | New date | Length of delay |
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| Fall 2025 | May 26, 2026 | ~6–8 months |
| May 26, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | ~6 months |
GTA 5 to GTA 6 — the bigger picture
GTA V launched
Sep 17, 2013
GTA VI confirmed
Feb 4, 2022
First trailer
Dec 2023
GTA VI release
Nov 19, 2026
Gap between GTA V & VI
~13 years 2 months
Timeline FAQ
When was GTA 6 first confirmed?
Rockstar Games officially confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI was in active development on February 4, 2022, ending years of speculation.
When did the first GTA 6 trailer come out?
Trailer 1 leaked early on December 4, 2023, which pushed Rockstar to release the official version on December 4–5, 2023. It revealed Lucia, Vice City and Leonida.
How many times has GTA 6 been delayed?
Twice. It first slipped from a Fall 2025 window to May 26, 2026 (announced May 2, 2025), then from May 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026 (announced November 6, 2025).
When do GTA 6 pre-orders start?
Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026 across the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and select retailers, and have been live since. Rockstar announced the date and unveiled the cover art on June 18, 2026.
What is the current GTA 6 release date?
Grand Theft Auto VI is currently set to launch on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
How long is the gap between GTA 5 and GTA 6?
GTA V released on September 17, 2013 and GTA VI is due November 19, 2026 — a gap of roughly 13 years and 2 months between the two games.