From 2025 to November 2026: the full history of GTA 6 delays

GTA 6 has had three official release dates. It was revealed for 2025 and has been delayed twice, first to May 2026 and then to November 19, 2026, which is the final date. Here is how it got there.

December 2023: the first trailer points to 2025

Rockstar revealed the game with its first trailer on December 4, 2023, a day earlier than planned because the video leaked online. The release window appeared at the end: 2025, consoles only.

May 2025: first delay, to May 26, 2026

On May 2, 2025, Rockstar announced it needed more time and set a specific date for the first time: May 26, 2026. A few days later, on May 6, the second trailer arrived.

November 2025: second delay, to November 19, 2026

On November 6, 2025, Rockstar pushed the launch back another six months, to Thursday, November 19, 2026. The reason was the same as the first time: more time to polish the game and reach the level of quality players expect.

Why the date is firm now

Four days out from launch, there are several signs that nothing else will change:

• Pre-orders have been open since June 25, 2026 with a locked date and price.
• Digital preloading started on November 10, two days earlier than Rockstar first announced.
• The physical edition (a code in a box) reached stores on November 12.
• The launch trailer came out on October 15, 2026, carrying the November 19 date.

Summary

Announcement	Planned release
December 2023 (Trailer 1)	2025
May 2, 2025	May 26, 2026
November 6, 2025	November 19, 2026

For unlock times and platforms, see the GTA 6 release date. To go through the videos one by one, check out our recap of every trailer.