GTA 6 News: The Latest Confirmed Updates
The confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI timeline, most recent first. This page is updated in place as genuine news breaks.
This is a living page, not republished as a new article for every update — only the dated entries and the "Last updated" note above change when something genuinely new is confirmed.
August 27, 2026 — Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look premieres
Rockstar's longest gameplay preview to date premiered on Netflix, followed six hours later by Rockstar's own YouTube channel and official site. Full breakdown in our Extended Look article.
August 2026 — Rockstar confirms leaked gameplay clips are genuine
Days before the Extended Look premiere, gameplay clips leaked on social media. Rockstar publicly confirmed the footage was real and called the leak "heartbreaking for our team."
June 25, 2026 — Pre-orders open
Rockstar opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI, including an Ultimate Edition and a Vintage Vice City Pack pre-order bonus.
November 6, 2025 — Second delay: release moved to November 19, 2026
Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto VI would move from its previously announced May 26, 2026 date to November 19, 2026 — the currently confirmed release date.
May 2, 2025 — First delay: release moved to May 26, 2026
Rockstar announced the game's original release window would shift to May 26, 2026.
No third delay, and no PC announcement, have been made as of September 21, 2026. This page will be updated the moment that changes.
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