Grand Theft Auto VI is set for release on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-orders open and a special video premiering on Netflix on August 27-28 before a YouTube release. The game is set in Vice City and follows dual protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.
Grand Theft Auto VI is in its final marketing phase ahead of a November 19, 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders opened on June 25, with the standard edition at $79.99 (9,800 yen in Japan) and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99 (12,280 yen). The Ultimate Edition includes exclusive in-game shops, vehicles, weapons, and apparel, plus a pre-order bonus called the Vintage Vice City Pack. The game is set in the fictional state of Leonida, which includes Vice City, and follows dual protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, the first female protagonist in the series.
Rockstar has shifted its distribution approach. The next footage, titled "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look," will premiere on Netflix on August 27 at 3:00 PM ET (4:00 AM JST on August 28), then release on YouTube and the official website later that day. This is the first new footage since the second trailer in May 2025. The Netflix premiere drew criticism from fans who objected to the paywall, and the video is not available in Japan on Netflix, leaving Japanese access unclear.
In Japan, the physical package uses a code-in-box format with no disc, a first for a mainline GTA title in that market. PS5 download codes carry region locks, and in Japan the code expires 170 days after release. The game's release has also attracted scams, with Malwarebytes warning of fake early access sites demanding cryptocurrency. Separately, the Lapsus$ hacker who leaked GTA6 footage in 2022 had his indefinite hospitalization order lifted, with a trial set for November. Rockstar employees formed a union in June after 2025 layoffs.
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Overseas media Flow Games reported that Grand Theft Auto VI runs with a 30fps target, based on info from Rockstar North's Rob Nelson. Digital Foundry analyzed the August 28 Extended Look footage, calling it stable and a unique technical achievement of this generation. The game releases November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Rockstar Games released "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look," a 26-minute gameplay video, on August 28. The footage, captured on PS5, first appeared on Netflix before a general release on the official website and YouTube at 10:00 AM Japan time. The video opens with protagonists Jason and Lucia retrieving "Booby's stuff" from a club, leading to a firefight with police special forces. It then showcases a range of activities, including petting a dog, drinking from a refrigerator, watching TV, muscle training, weightlifting, basketball, fishing, canoeing, and bank robberies. The trailer confirms a character-switching feature, allowing seamless transition between Jason and Lucia, and depicts a scene where Lucia parachutes from a building before switching to Jason. Combat footage includes one-handed shotgun reloading and a slow-motion effect on headshots. The game is set in the fictional state of Leonida, featuring Vice City, and is scheduled for release on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The video is a collaboration between Rockstar Games and Netflix.
Rockstar Games released a statement on August 26 via its official X account addressing the recent leak of gameplay footage from the upcoming open-world title Grand Theft Auto VI. The company described the unauthorized disclosure of the footage as an incredibly difficult event for the development team, noting that it was not how they intended for players to see the game. The statement also acknowledged that the leaked materials contained genuine gameplay, confirming the authenticity of the videos that had been circulating since mid-August.
Take-Two Interactive filed DMCA subpoenas with a New York federal court on August 20, demanding Microsoft and Discord hand over account records tied to recent GTA6 gameplay leaks. The subpoenas, due by September 4, seek identification data for accounts linked to handles including Cyberleek, CinematicRockstar, and Surfer24k, along with Microsoft's internal records on the cyberleek persona. The leaker's identity remains unknown, and Rockstar Games has not commented.
On August 18, 2026, gameplay footage and map images purportedly from Grand Theft Auto VI began circulating online, roughly three months before the game's scheduled November 19 release. The leak comes just days before Rockstar Games is set to premiere the long-form video Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look on Netflix on August 28. A leaker calling themselves CYBERLEEK claimed responsibility, posting on sites like cyberleek.vilenarios[.]com and declaring three precepts. CYBERLEEK said they leaked the material because one precept, prohibiting pre-orders of digital games, was broken. The leaker also expressed intent to maintain physical disc sales and prevent single-player games from becoming unplayable after online services end. The leaked footage shows protagonist Jason driving, assaulting citizens, and playing basketball, along with map images of the state of Leonida. Some posts spreading the videos received DMCA takedown requests. Streamer xQc criticized the leak during an August 18 stream, saying it does not benefit anyone and that people who buy games want to play them themselves. The incident follows a 2022 leak of roughly 90 development videos and a December 2023 trailer leak.
Rockstar Games is set to release Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. While many titles moved away from the date, 31 games are scheduled on Steam for that day, including Lord of Undead and Phantom Vice Auto. Sumikko Gurashi: Welcome to the Relaxing Hot Spring also launches on Switch 2 the same day.
A GoFundMe for TikToker Jerry Fort, who faces a lung transplant due to interstitial lung disease, has raised over $73,000 from more than 3,800 donations. Fort, awaiting Grand Theft Auto VI, thanked supporters and said he will stream the game once he recovers. The campaign was started by his mother.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Karl Slatoff defended the lack of a physical disc version of Grand Theft Auto VI, saying discs are not very meaningful to consumers, especially for major games. He noted that over 90 percent of the business is digital distribution and cited the music industry's analog records as an example of limited demand.
Rockstar Games announced on August 6, 2026 that the special video "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" will premiere on Netflix at 4:00 AM Japan time on August 28, which corresponds to 3:00 PM ET on August 27. The video is described on Netflix's page as "a longer look at 'Grand Theft Auto VI,' the next evolution of the series." However, the length, structure, and whether it includes new gameplay footage have not been disclosed. For viewers in Japan, the Netflix page currently displays "This title is not available in your region," so it remains unclear if the video can be viewed from Japan. The announcement comes as Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The standard edition is priced at 9,800 yen (tax included), and the Ultimate Edition at 12,280 yen (tax included). The PS5 package version with a download code will ship from November 12, but the game can be played starting November 19.
Rockstar Games announced on August 6 that the next footage for Grand Theft Auto VI, titled "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look," will premiere on Netflix at 3:00 PM Eastern Time on August 27, which is 4:00 AM Japan Standard Time on August 28. The video will then be released on the official YouTube channel and the GTA6 official website at 9:00 PM Eastern Time the same day, or 10:00 AM JST on August 28. This is the first new footage since the second trailer released in May 2025, according to Automaton. The game is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The announcement has drawn criticism from some fans who object to the early Netflix premiere, with complaints posted on social media about the paywall and the cost of a Netflix membership. The "trailer of the trailer" video announcing the premiere has been viewed about 2.6 million times in 14 hours, according to Game Spark.
Rockstar Games has confirmed that digital download codes for the PlayStation 5 version of Grand Theft Auto VI are subject to region locks, while the Xbox version has no such restrictions. The information, published on the official support page, lists specific regions and countries where the PS5 codes are locked, including Brazil, Latin American countries, North America, South Korea, Japan, the UK, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, other Asian regions, and a combined EMEA and Asia grouping. In Japan specifically, the product code expires 170 days after the release date of November 19, 2026, due to regional regulations. The Japanese market also sees a recommendation to use the code with a PlayStation account registered in Japan to avoid activation issues. The code-in-box edition, which ships on November 12, 2026, replaces a physical disc with a download code and supports preloading. The standard edition is priced at 9,800 yen and the Ultimate Edition at 12,280 yen, both including tax, for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release.
Pre-orders for the physical package version of Grand Theft Auto VI have begun in Japan, but the box will not contain a game disc. Both Inside and Game Spark report that the package uses a code-in-box specification, including only a download code that enables pre-loading starting November 12. The game itself launches on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The standard edition is priced at 9,800 yen (tax included), and the Ultimate Edition at 12,280 yen (tax included). Pre-orders are available through Amazon Japan, Seven Net Shopping, Yodobashi.com, and other retailers. The game is set in Vice City, a fictionalized version of Miami, Florida, and follows dual protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. This marks the first time a mainline Grand Theft Auto title has shipped a retail package without a physical disc in Japan, a shift that has drawn attention from both outlets.
The indefinite hospitalization order for Arion Kurtaj, the Lapsus$ hacker who leaked Grand Theft Auto VI footage in 2022, has been lifted. He has been transferred to a regular prison, and a criminal trial is scheduled for November. The order was originally imposed in 2023 due to concerns over his skills and intent to return to cybercrime.
Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes has identified scam websites offering VIP early access to Grand Theft Auto VI, which is set for release on November 19, 2026. The sites use official logos and fake partnerships with MrBeast and Lego to lure victims, demanding cryptocurrency payments of around $250. Malwarebytes warns that no early access exists and that cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible.
4Gamer's weekly roundup for June 22-28, 2026, covers 314 articles published during the period. The top access article was a play report on 'MONSTER FANTASY,' a Chinese-developed title blending hunting action with life simulation, shown at the BiliBili Game First Look event in Shanghai. Second place went to an exclusive reveal of a new card pack for 'Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond,' and third place covered threats to 'Japan Haunted Property Watch Association 3' that may delay or cancel its release. Valve's new Steam Machine hardware went on sale in Japan on June 23 through distributor KOMODO, priced at 189,980 yen for the 512GB model and 249,980 yen for the 2TB model. As of the time of writing, all models were sold out. The roundup also notes Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders began on June 25, with a Japanese price of 9,800 yen for the standard edition. Other notable stories include a new streaming system trial from Cover Corp for Hololive talents, and a teaser for mecha girl battle game 'Mya: Meltdown' featuring theme music by Hiroyuki Sawano.
Rockstar Games opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25, ahead of its November 19 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Ultimate Edition, priced at 12,280 yen in Japan, includes a weapon called the Hawk and Little Morgan Revolver, described as a classic Vice City style item obtained from the Vercetti Mansion. The name references Tommy Vercetti, the protagonist of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and the design resembles the scoped revolver Equalizer from that game. Other nods to Vice City include tropical weapon skins inspired by Tommy Vercetti's shirt and a Sea Sparrow helicopter appearing in the package art. A number inscribed on the revolver matches the North American release dates of Vice City and Vice City Stories. The Ultimate Edition also adds exclusive tuning shops, barbershops, and tattoo shops on the map, which sparked debate among players about whether those facilities are limited to the premium edition. The standard edition costs 9,800 yen. Both editions include a one-month GTA+ trial and the Vintage Vice City Pack as a pre-order bonus. No PC version has been announced.
Rockstar Games has announced pricing for Grand Theft Auto VI, the next entry in the open-world crime series. The standard edition will cost $79.99, while the Ultimate Edition is set at $99.99. The prices were reported by journalist Jeff Keighley, who said the information came directly from Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two Interactive. Pre-orders for the game open on June 25 at midnight local time, and the title is scheduled for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Japanese price has not been announced, but based on current exchange rates, the standard edition is expected to be around 13,000 yen and the Ultimate Edition around 16,000 yen. Alongside the pricing news, Sony Interactive Entertainment published a PlayStation.Blog post detailing PS5-specific features. The PS5 version will support DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers from launch day, as well as Tempest 3D AudioTech and near-instant load times via the console's SSD. The physical edition of the game will include a digital download code rather than a disc.
Rockstar Games opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25 at midnight local time. The game is set for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The standard edition costs $79.99 (¥9,800 in Japan), and the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 (¥12,280). The Ultimate Edition includes exclusive in-game shops such as a barber shop and a tattoo shop, along with vehicles, weapons, and apparel not available in the standard version. A pre-order bonus called the Vintage Vice City Pack is also available, which adds a classic sedan (Vapid Stanier), a garage near Ocean Beach, period-appropriate outfits for protagonists Jason and Lucia, and a weapon pattern inspired by the series' 2002 entry Vice City. The game is the first in the series to feature a female protagonist, Lucia, and is set in the fictional state of Leonida, which includes Vice City. Pre-orders are available through the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.
The White House posted an image on X mimicking the Grand Theft Auto VI package, featuring President Trump with a solemn expression and the slogan Make America Great Again. The post says the US was saved without waiting for GTA 6, which is delayed and set for release November 19, 2026.
Rockstar Games has announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25 at digital stores and select retailers, alongside the release of official cover art. The open-world crime action game, set in a modern Vice City modeled after Miami, Florida, follows dual protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. After multiple delays from an original late 2025 target, the release date is now confirmed for November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar also changed its social media account icons and banners to the game's pink theme color, a move that game media outlet Kotaku noted historically signals the studio has entered its marketing phase and is unlikely to delay further unless a catastrophic event occurs. The announcement comes 13 years after the previous mainline entry, Grand Theft Auto V, was released in 2013.
A Reddit user reported that Jim Santangeli, who played Pearson in Red Dead Redemption 2, said on TikTok LIVE he did some cool stuff in Grand Theft Auto VI. The claim is unconfirmed, but Rockstar Games is known for rehiring past actors, making the cameo plausible. GTA6 releases November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
A Reddit user claiming the third Grand Theft Auto VI trailer is imminent has posted monitoring data from outside Rockstar North's headquarters, including oxygen concentration drops, acoustic readings, and cigarette butt counts. The post has drawn attention and criticism, with Tom's Hardware calling the behavior obsessive and possibly a prank.
Employees of Rockstar Games, the developer of Grand Theft Auto VI, have formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union under the International Workers' Union. The union's formation follows a 2025 lawsuit over the layoffs of 31 employees, which workers allege was union-busting. Rockstar Games claims the employees were involved in a leak of confidential information.