GTA 6 news: every major update, dated
The latest GTA 6 news, newest first. GTA 6 comes out on 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Each entry has a date and a link to its source, and we only add news that Rockstar or a reputable outlet has published. Leaks and rumours are left out.
Peekhole, GTA 6’s OnlyFans-style brand, spotted in An Extended Look
Fans spotted a Peekhole QR code on a poster at the Jack of Hearts club in An Extended Look. PlayStation LifeStyle reported it as a parody of OnlyFans; Rockstar has not explained it.
Sources: PlayStation LifeStyle — GTA 6 Peekhole · Peekhole in GTA 6
Rockstar releases the GTA 6 Launch Trailer
The Launch Trailer debuts “Flower in a Hurricane” by Justice, who compose the game’s original score. TechRadar reports it opens with Jason talking about his time in the Army.
Sources: Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer · Trailers
Rockstar reveals six GTA 6 radio stations and on-demand podcasts
Rockstar’s music page previewed six stations, including Cocoteo, Back Country and Flash FM. Kotaku reported that radio can be played on foot through the phone for the first time.
Sources: Kotaku — GTA 6 radio stations and songs · Radio stations
Miami lights up “Welcome to Vice City” signage
As part of a marketing campaign approved by Miami-Dade County, the roof of the Kaseya Center was lit with “Welcome to Vice City” signage from 1 October, according to Wikipedia.
Sources: Wikipedia — Grand Theft Auto VI · Vice City
Game Informer: GTA 6 has tropical storms and hurricanes
In a Game Informer exclusive, Rockstar detailed the weather system: moving clouds, local storms, lasting puddles, rainbows, and seasonal hurricanes in Leonida.
Sources: Game Informer — GTA VI weather and Leonida · Features
Rockstar announces Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album
Rockstar announced a soundtrack album with 34 original songs. Its music page lists the album singles next to the in-game radio stations.
Sources: Wikipedia — Grand Theft Auto VI · Radio stations
GTA 6 previews published: switching, wanted system, Criminal Profile
Hands-on previews from Rockstar North went live after the Extended Look. Outlets reported character switching, a six-star wanted system and a Criminal Profile reputation system.
Sources: Kotaku — 20 big new things we learned about GTA 6 · Features
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look premieres on Netflix
The 26-minute video, captured in-game on PS5, premiered on Netflix and reached YouTube six hours later. Demand briefly crashed Netflix and Twitch, according to Wikipedia.
Sources: Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look · Trailers
GTA 6 pre-orders open
Pre-orders opened at midnight local time, at $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Pre-orders include the Vintage Vice City Pack.
Sources: Rockstar Games pre-order announcement (press release reprint, Game Developer) · Price and editions
Rockstar reveals GTA 6 cover art and the pre-order date
Rockstar unveiled the cover art and the Standard and Ultimate Editions, and said pre-orders would start on 25 June 2026.
Sources: MP1st — GTA 6 cover art revealed, pre-orders start June 25 · Price and editions
GTA 6 delayed again, to 19 November 2026
Rockstar moved the release from 26 May 2026 to 19 November 2026. It said the extra months would let it “finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve”.
Sources: CGMagazine — GTA 6 delayed to 19 November 2026 (quotes Rockstar's post on X) · Release date
GTA 6 Trailer 2 released with character profiles
Trailer 2 was captured in-game on PS5. The same day, Rockstar’s site added profiles for eight characters, including Boobie Ike and Dre’Quan Priest.
Sources: Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 · Characters
GTA 6 delayed from fall 2025 to 26 May 2026
Rockstar announced the first delay, saying “we need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve”.
Sources: Tom's Guide — GTA 6 delayed to 26 May 2026 · Release date
GTA 6 Trailer 1 revealed after a leak
Rockstar posted Trailer 1 a day early after a low-quality copy leaked. It revealed the title, the two protagonists, the setting and a 2025 release window.
Sources: Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 · Trailers