A long way
to go.

1. 04 DEC 2023

   The first horizon.

   Rockstar announces Grand Theft Auto VI for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with an initial release window of 2025.

   Official source ↗
   2025
2. 16 MAY 2024

   The window narrows.

   Take-Two narrows the calendar 2025 release window to fall 2025.

   Official source ↗
   FALL 2025
3. 02 MAY 2025

   The first exact date.

   Take-Two confirms Rockstar has moved the planned launch from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026.

   Official source ↗
   26 MAY 2026
4. 06 MAY 2025

   Another look.

   Rockstar releases Trailer 2. Its announcement retains the then-planned May 26, 2026 date.

   Official source ↗
   TRAILER 2
5. 06 NOV 2025

   The date moves again.

   Take-Two announces the new November 19, 2026 release date.

   Official source ↗
   19 NOV 2026
6. 07 AUG 2026

   Still on the calendar.

   Take-Two’s fiscal first-quarter 2027 release continues to list November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

   Official source (PDF) ↗
   19 NOV 2026

Selected milestones, not a news feed. Current date checked against Rockstar on September 17, 2026.