Oct 15, 2026 · Rockstar Games
Launch Trailer
The final pre-release trailer, captured in-game on PS5. It opens with Jason, follows his partnership with Lucia and debuts a track by score composers Justice.
Sources:
GTA 6 trailers & timeline
Every official video Rockstar has released for GTA VI, newest first, plus a dated timeline of announcements and delays. Rockstar never called any video “Trailer 3” — the press often uses that name for the Launch Trailer.
Aug 27, 2026 · Rockstar Games
An Extended Look
Almost 27 minutes of in-game footage: cutscenes, combat and open-world gameplay. It premiered on Netflix first, then on YouTube and Rockstar's site the same evening (US time).
Sources:
Aug 6, 2026 · Rockstar Games
An Extended Look — announcement teaser
A short teaser announcing the Extended Look premiere on Netflix and YouTube for August 27.
Sources:
Jun 18, 2026 · Rockstar Games
Official Cover Art Reveal
A short video revealing the box art, posted the day Rockstar announced pre-orders for June 25.
Sources:
May 6, 2025 · Rockstar Games
Trailer 2
A longer, story-focused trailer about Jason and Lucia, dropped without warning four days after the first delay, together with new screenshots and a rebuilt official site.
Sources:
Dec 4, 2023 · Rockstar Games
Trailer 1
The reveal: Lucia, a modern Vice City in the state of Leonida, and a 2025 window that was later delayed. Rockstar released it early, on the evening of December 4 (US time), after it leaked.
Sources:
GTA 6 timeline
From the first confirmation to launch day. Last checked .
- Rockstar confirms the next GTA is in development 📄 Official
A community update said active development on the next Grand Theft Auto was well underway. [1]
- Early development footage leaks ⚠ Reported
Outlets widely reported that around 90 clips of early footage were posted online after a hack. [1]
- Rockstar confirms the network intrusion 📄 Official
Rockstar said confidential material including early footage was taken, and development would continue as planned. [1]
- First trailer announced for December 📄 Official
In its 25th-anniversary message, Rockstar said the first trailer would arrive in early December. [1]
- Trailer 1 released early 📄 Official
After a leak, Rockstar published Trailer 1 a day ahead of schedule, revealing the title and a 2025 window. [1]
- Take-Two announces GTA VI for 2025 📄 Official
Take-Two formally announced the game for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. [1]
- Window narrowed to fall 2025 📄 Official
Take-Two's annual results narrowed the release window to fall 2025. [1]
- First delay: May 26, 2026 📄 Official
Rockstar moved the game from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026. [1]
- Trailer 2 and the new official site 📄 Official
Trailer 2 dropped with new screenshots and character and location pages on rockstargames.com/VI. [1]
- Second delay: November 19, 2026 📄 Official
Rockstar moved the release to Thursday, November 19, 2026 for extra polish. [1]
- Cover art revealed 📄 Official
Rockstar showed the cover art and set pre-orders for June 25. [1]
- Prices and editions announced 📄 Official
Standard $79.99 and Ultimate $99.99, the Vintage Vice City Pack bonus, and pre-load initially set for November 12. [1]
- Pre-orders open 📄 Official
Pre-orders went live on PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and at retailers. [1]
- An Extended Look announced 📄 Official
Rockstar announced a long gameplay showcase for Netflix and YouTube on August 27. [1]
- An Extended Look premieres 📄 Official
Almost 27 minutes of in-game footage, first on Netflix, then YouTube. [1]
- GTA VI: The Album announced 📄 Official
Rockstar and Atlantic Records announced a 34-track album for November 19. [1]
- Launch Trailer released 📄 Official
The final trailer arrived five weeks before launch. [1]
- Pre-load moved to November 10 📄 Official
Rockstar moved digital pre-load up two days and gave the size as up to 212 GB. [1]
- Launch gallery published 📄 Official
New screenshots were posted on the official site. [1]
- Digital pre-load begins Upcoming 📄 Official
PS5 at midnight local time; Xbox worldwide at 00:00 GMT. [1]
- Code-in-Box copies in stores Upcoming 📄 Official
Boxed copies contain a download code, not a disc. [1]