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The complete GTA 6 announcement timeline
A factual timeline of the public milestones, from the first official tease to the confirmed release date.
GTA6.channel desk · June 12, 2026 · 1 min read
The road to launch
- 2022: Rockstar confirms a new Grand Theft Auto is in development
- November 2023: Rockstar announces the first trailer is coming in December
- December 2023: Trailer 1 debuts and breaks YouTube's 24-hour record for a non-music video
- 2025: Trailer 2 arrives along with the launch window
- Confirmed: November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X and Series S
We keep this timeline to publicly reported milestones and update it when Rockstar shares something new.
FAQ
When was GTA 6 announced?
Rockstar confirmed a new Grand Theft Auto was in development in 2022. Trailer 1 debuted in December 2023 and broke YouTube's 24-hour record for a non-music video.
What is the GTA 6 release date?
November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S.