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Rockstar announcements · source archive

GTA VI update history

Selected public announcements in date order, with a direct link to each Rockstar source. Older release plans are kept for context and marked when they were superseded.

Reviewed November 4, 2026Full Rockstar Newswire
Platform

Pre-load timing and printable Leonida map announced

Rockstar announced PS5 pre-load from midnight local time on November 10, Xbox Series X|S pre-load from 12 a.m. GMT, and a free printable Leonida map for November 19.

Rockstar Newswire
Music

Justice announced as composer of the original score

Rockstar announced a 30-track original score by Justice, due December 11, and released the single “Pusher” featuring Gesaffelstein. The album also includes digital bonus tracks.

Rockstar Newswire
Media

Grand Theft Auto VI launch trailer released

Rockstar published the launch trailer on the official Grand Theft Auto VI site and its video channels.

Rockstar Newswire
Music

Six radio stations and on-demand podcasts previewed

Rockstar introduced six featured stations and announced that radio and podcasts can be heard in vehicles and on foot through headphones or earbuds.

Rockstar Newswire
Music

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album announced

Rockstar announced a 34-track original album for November 19 and released its first six singles. Rockstar's music page now lists nine singles from the album.

Rockstar Newswire
Media

Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look released

The extended look became available on Rockstar's official channels. Rockstar says the footage was captured entirely in-game on PlayStation 5.

Rockstar Newswire
Media

An Extended Look premiere announced

Rockstar announced an August 27 premiere for the extended look on Netflix, YouTube, and the official Grand Theft Auto VI site.

Rockstar Newswire
Pre-order

Pre-orders opened globally

Rockstar said pre-orders were available globally and outlined the Standard and Ultimate editions and pre-order bonuses.

Rockstar Newswire
Pre-order

Pre-order date and editions announced

Rockstar announced that pre-orders would begin June 25 at midnight local time, including the Standard and Ultimate editions.

Rockstar Newswire
Release

Current release date set: November 19, 2026

Current date

Rockstar moved the previously announced May 2026 date to November 19, 2026. This remains the current announced release date for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Rockstar Newswire
Media

Trailer 2 released

Rockstar released the second official trailer and expanded the official Grand Theft Auto VI media gallery.

Rockstar Newswire
Release

Release date moved to May 26, 2026

Rockstar announced a delay from the previously planned 2025 window to May 26, 2026. That date was later superseded by the November 2026 announcement above.

Rockstar Newswire