GTA VI releases November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — delayed from the original May 26, 2026 window. On August 27, 2026, Rockstar premiered "GTA VI: An Extended Look" — 26 minutes of PS5 gameplay, the first time gameplay was shown publicly. All news items below are sourced directly from Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
GTA VI News — Common Questions
What was shown in the GTA 6 Extended Look?▼
The GTA VI Extended Look, premiered August 27 2026, showed 26 minutes of PS5 gameplay. Major reveals included Jason's Deadeye-like special ability, Lucia's precision slow-motion shot, a six-star Wanted system, a morality/honor indicator, confirmed activities (hunting, fishing, scuba diving, basketball, parachuting), six named supporting characters, and a map estimated at nearly twice the size of GTA V.
Has GTA 6 been delayed?▼
Yes. GTA VI was originally targeting a May 26, 2026 launch but was delayed to November 19, 2026. This is now the confirmed release date.
When was GTA 6 Trailer 2 released?▼
GTA VI Trailer 2 was released on May 6, 2025, and set the all-time YouTube record with 475 million views in its first 24 hours.
