The road to Leonida

2015

Early work begins as 'Project Americas'

According to Rockstar's Rob Nelson. Most of the team moved over after Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018).

Feb 4, 2022

Rockstar confirms the next GTA is in development

Sep 18, 2022

Massive leak of early development footage

About 90 clips of early footage leaked. Rockstar said it was extremely disappointed. A UK teenager was later found responsible in court.

Dec 4, 2023

Trailer 1 and the official title

Released early after leaking. Target: 2025.

May 2, 2025

Delayed to May 26, 2026

May 6, 2025

Trailer 2 drops without warning

Along with the first character and location pages.

Nov 6, 2025

Delayed again to November 19, 2026

Jun 18, 2026

Cover art revealed and pre-orders announced

Jun 24, 2026

Ultimate Edition and Vintage Vice City Pack detailed

Standard $79.99, Ultimate $99.99 (US).

Jun 25, 2026

Pre-orders open

Aug 6, 2026

Netflix 'Extended Look' announced

Aug 18, 2026

Footage and an old map leak ("Cyberleek")

Rockstar called the leaks heartbreaking. Take-Two pursued takedowns.

Aug 27, 2026

An Extended Look premieres on Netflix

About 27 minutes of gameplay, posted on YouTube the same evening.

Sep 17, 2026

First singles from GTA VI: The Album

Oct 8, 2026

Six radio stations previewed

Flash FM, Cocoteo FM, AfroBank FM, The Chamber 106.6, Dirty South Classics, Back Country Radio.

Oct 15, 2026

Launch Trailer

Nov 3, 2026

Pre-load date and launch times announced

Nov 5, 2026

Official Launch Gallery published

Nov 10, 2026

Pre-load goes live (up to 212 GB)

Nov 18, 2026 · upcoming

Miami HEAT 'Vice City' night on ESPN

The HEAT play the Bucks in Vice City branding the night before launch.

Nov 19, 2026 · upcoming

LAUNCH: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Midnight local time. GTA VI: The Album is out the same day.

Dec 11, 2026 · upcoming

Original Score by Justice album release