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Timeline

  1. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

    Official

    The series visits the neon city inspired by Miami for the first time. Vice City becomes a video game icon.

    Source: Rockstar Games

  2. Grand Theft Auto V

    Official

    The series' biggest hit sets the technical and narrative bar that GTA VI aims to clear.

    Source: Rockstar Games

  3. Rockstar confirms GTA VI is in development

    Official

    After nearly a decade of GTA V, Rockstar announces in a community update that the next Grand Theft Auto is in active development. It is the first official confirmation of the project.

    Source: Rockstar Newswire

  4. First GTA VI trailer

    Official

    First official video: return to Vice City, the introduction of Lucia and confirmation of the state of Leonida. Viewing records.

    Source: Rockstar Games (official YouTube)

  5. Second trailer and first delay

    Official

    After announcing the delay to May 26, 2026, Rockstar releases trailer 2 and official character and location profiles.

    Source: Rockstar Games (official YouTube)

  6. Second delay: November 19, 2026

    Official

    Rockstar announces the second GTA VI delay: from May 26, 2026 to the current definitive date, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

    Source: Rockstar Newswire

  7. GTA VI pre-orders open

    Official

    Pre-orders open on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S: a $79.99 standard edition and a $99.99 Ultimate Edition.

    Source: Rockstar Newswire

  8. An Extended Look

    Official

    26 minutes of real gameplay on PS5, presented with Netflix. The longest look before launch.

    Source: Rockstar Games (official YouTube)

  9. Rob Nelson details gameplay in Famitsu

    Verified outlet

    The most detailed interview so far: warning shots, suppressive fire, solo or paired robberies and hideouts marked on the map.

    Source: GamingBible

  10. Miami Beach approves GTA VI advertising on its seafront

    Verified outlet

    Miami Beach's commission votes 4-3 to allow GTA VI advertising ('Vice City' branding and the 'VI' numeral, without the game's name) on seafront chairs and umbrellas from October 15 to December 31, in a deal reportedly worth close to $4 million.

    Source: TechTimes

  11. Take-Two shareholder meeting: GTA Online stays, PC gains weight

    Verified outlet

    Take-Two confirms GTA 6 is a single-player title and that GTA Online will be supported after launch "and beyond"; Zelnick notes PC is becoming more and more important to the company.

    Source: TechRadar

  12. GTA VI: The Album announced

    Official

    Rockstar and Atlantic Records announce the official album: 34 original tracks for November 19, with the first six singles already streaming.

    Source: Rockstar Games Newswire

  13. 'Welcome to Vice City' sign installed on the Kaseya Center

    Verified outlet

    The sign's letters are airlifted by helicopter onto the roof of the Miami Heat's arena. Miami-Dade County is charging $975,000 for the marketing deal with Rockstar, which is already drawing political criticism.

    Source: Miami Herald

  14. GTA VI physical cases reach stores

    Verified outlet

    Two months before launch, stores across Europe, the UK and Japan (Currys, Smyths) display GTA VI physical cases featuring Jason and Lucia artwork and the Vintage Vice City Pack bonus. Codes can be redeemed from November 12.

    Source: Beebom

  15. Grand Theft Auto VI launches

    Official

    Confirmed official date: November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

    Source: Rockstar Newswire