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A sourced timeline of official Grand Theft Auto VI announcements from Rockstar Games.
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GTA 6 timeline
February 2022 — Development confirmed
Rockstar confirmed that active development on the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series was well underway.
December 2023 — Trailer 1
Rockstar released the first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, revealing Lucia, Vice City and the state of Leonida, with a 2025 release window for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
May 2025 — Delay and Trailer 2
Rockstar moved the release to May 26, 2026, then published Trailer 2 alongside new character and location pages on its official website.
November 2025 — Release date moved to November 19, 2026
Rockstar announced a further delay, setting the launch for November 19, 2026, saying the extra time was needed to finish the game to the expected level of polish.
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