GTA 6 Timeline
The complete GTA 6 timeline, milestone by milestone. This is the full chronological history of Grand Theft Auto VI, mapping every major moment in the order it happened, from the earliest development reports through each official trailer and reveal. Each entry on the timeline is marked confirmed, leaked, or speculation, so you can trace exactly how the GTA 6 story has unfolded and see what stands as fact versus rumor. One clear view of the whole development history, updated as new milestones are added.
Every milestone
Dev Leak
Roughly 90 in-development video clips surfaced on a Rockstar forum, giving the world its first real look at the next Grand Theft Auto. Rockstar confirmed the breach the next day.
Trailer 1
The first official trailer introduced Lucia in a prison flashback, the return to Vice City and a sun-drenched Leonida. It became the most-viewed gaming trailer ever within 24 hours.
Trailer 2
Trailer 2 confirmed Jason Duval as Lucia’s partner, expanded Vice City’s footprint and previewed key supporting cast. The Bonnie and Clyde framing for the story became unmistakable.
Pre-orders
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI opened on June 25, 2026, with editions, bonuses and pricing revealed as pre-orders went live.
124 Days to Launch
We’re in the final stretch: marketing beats, pre-order announcements and platform deep-dives are expected to land in waves until release day.
GTA VI Launch
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. No same-day PC release has been confirmed.
PC Release
A PC version is widely expected based on Rockstar’s previous release patterns, but Rockstar has not confirmed timing. Past titles have typically followed console launches by 12 to 18 months.