Rockstar Games will begin launch marketing for Grand Theft Auto VI in summer 2026, according to the Q3 2026 earnings release from Take-Two Interactive. Grand Theft Auto VI is still planned to release on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
According to IGN, the press release reads, “Our execution throughout Fiscal 2026 has been extraordinary and we are highly confident as we approach Fiscal 2027 – which promises to be groundbreaking for Take-Two and the entire entertainment industry – led by the November 19th release of Grand Theft Auto VI with Rockstar’s launch marketing set to begin this Summer.”
Previously, Rockstar Games delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI from its May 26, 2026 release date to November 19, 2026. Grand Theft Auto VI was delayed for additional development time to polish the game, according to the statement released by Rockstar Games.
Previously, Rockstar Games released the second official trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, which features footage captured on PlayStation 5 with “equal parts gameplay and cutscenes.” The trailer previews the main story of Grand Theft Auto VI and teases many activities in Leonida, the game’s setting. Moreover, the Grand Theft Auto VI official website is now live with new screenshots and overviews for in-game locations, including Vice City, and several characters.
Grand Theft Auto VI was originally planned to release in fall 2025, before being delayed to the aforementioned May 26 date. In the meantime, check out the easter eggs you might have missed in the first trailer.
