Rockstar Games' official November 6, 2025 announcement set Grand Theft Auto VI for a November 19, 2026 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, a date repeatedly reaffirmed by Take-Two Interactive's CEO Strauss Zelnick in earnings calls and interviews through mid-2026. This timeline follows prior shifts from a 2025 window to May 2026 and then November, driven by the studio's emphasis on polish for the open-world title set in Vice City. Pre-orders opened in June 2026 with strong reported uptake, while an extended Netflix showcase in August and ongoing marketing—including collector editions and music tie-ins—have sustained momentum. With the one-month milestone approaching on October 19 and digital preload expected around November 12, traders are watching for any final "gone gold" signals or last-minute adjustments amid Rockstar's history of delays.