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Grand Theft Auto VI
Grand Theft Auto VI is set for release on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-orders open since June 25. Rockstar's marketing is in full swing, with a soundtrack album, a controller, and a Tokyo Game Show trailer theater all confirmed.
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Rockstar Games has committed to a November 19, 2026 release for Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders opened June 25 after multiple delays from an original late 2025 target. The standard edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99, or 9,800 yen and 12,280 yen in Japan. The physical package in Japan ships November 12 with a download code instead of a disc, a format defended by Take-Two CEO Karl Slatoff, who said discs are not meaningful to consumers.
Marketing has expanded beyond the game itself. Rockstar released a 26-minute gameplay video, "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look," on August 28, first on Netflix. The footage shows protagonists Jason and Lucia in the state of Leonida, with character switching, combat, and activities like fishing and basketball. A GTA6 Edition DualSense controller was announced at State of Play on September 3. A 34-track soundtrack album, "Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album," is set for November 19. Sony will host a GTA VI trailer theater at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
The road to launch has been unsettled by a leak. Gameplay footage and map images circulated online around August 18 from a leaker using the name CyberLeek. Rockstar acknowledged the leaked materials contained genuine gameplay. Take-Two filed DMCA subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord, withdrew a subpoena against YouTube, and filed a second, narrower Discord request on August 28. The incident follows a 2022 leak and a 2023 trailer leak. Separately, the 2022 leaker, Arion Kurtaj, had his indefinite hospitalization order lifted and faces a trial in November.
Pre-order estimates from Sensor Tower put cumulative sales at 5.28 million units and $516 million as of September 8, with PlayStation holding 77 percent of sales. Sensor Tower notes no official announcement from the publisher. Other coverage includes a fan fundraiser for a TikToker awaiting the game, scam sites flagged by Malwarebytes, and a Rockstar labor union formed after 2025 layoffs.
Key facts
- Release date
- November 19, 2026 ↗
- Platforms
- PS5 and Xbox Series X|S ↗
- Standard edition price
- $79.99 (9,800 yen in Japan) ↗
- Ultimate Edition price
- $99.99 (12,280 yen in Japan) ↗
- Pre-order start
- June 25, 2026 ↗
- Extended Look premiere
- August 28, 2026 on Netflix ↗
- Soundtrack album
- Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, 34 tracks, November 19 ↗
- DualSense controller
- GTA6 Limited Edition announced at State of Play on September 3 ↗
- Pre-order estimates
- 5.28 million units and $516 million as of September 8, per Sensor Tower ↗
- Leak investigation
- Take-Two filed a second Discord subpoena on August 28 and withdrew its YouTube subpoena ↗
Timeline
- Sep 18, 2026 Rockstar Sets Grand Theft Auto VI Soundtrack Album For November 19
- Sep 10, 2026 Sony Sets TGS 2026 PlayStation Booth Trials And GTA VI Theater
- Sep 8, 2026 GTA6 Pre-Orders Hit 5.28 Million Units, $516 Million in Sales
- Sep 3, 2026 GTA6 Edition DualSense Wireless Controller Announced at State of Play
- Sep 1, 2026 GTA 6 Leak Investigation Advances as Take-Two Seeks Second Discord Subpoena
- Aug 29, 2026 GTA6 30fps Target Backed by Digital Foundry as Unique Technical Achievement
- Aug 28, 2026 GTA6 26-Minute Gameplay Reveal Shows Dog Petting, Character Switching
- Aug 27, 2026 Rockstar Games Breaks Silence on 'GTA6' Gameplay Footage Leak
- Aug 23, 2026 Take-Two Subpoenas Microsoft and Discord to Trace GTA6 Leaker
- Aug 19, 2026 GTA6 Leaked Footage Circulates Ahead of Extended Look Premiere
- Aug 17, 2026 GTA6 Launch Day Draws 31 Steam Games and Sumikko Gurashi Switch 2
- Aug 12, 2026 GTA6 Fan Fighting Illness Raises Over $73K, Promises Thank-You Stream
- Aug 11, 2026 Take-Two CEO Defends GTA 6 Digital-Only Release
- Aug 6, 2026 GTA VI Special Video to Premiere on Netflix August 28
- Aug 6, 2026 GTA6 Extended Look Premieres on Netflix August 28
- Aug 4, 2026 GTA6 PS5 Codes Carry Region Locks, Japan Expiry
- Jul 26, 2026 GTA6 Package Pre-Orders Start in Japan With Code-in-Box, No Disc
- Jul 17, 2026 GTA6 Leaker's Indefinite Hospitalization Order Lifted, Regular Trial Set for November
- Jul 11, 2026 GTA6 Early Access Scam Sites Already Appearing, Malwarebytes Warns
- Jun 28, 2026 Weekly 4Gamer: Monster Fantasy Tops Access Rankings, Steam Machine Sells Out
- Jun 25, 2026 GTA6 Ultimate Edition Includes Vice City Revolver and Other References
- Jun 24, 2026 Grand Theft Auto VI Priced at $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate Edition
- Jun 24, 2026 Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Open June 25 With Edition Details
- Jun 19, 2026 White House Posts GTA 6-Style Image With Trump Slogan
- Jun 18, 2026 Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Open June 25, Release Set for November 19
- Jun 13, 2026 GTA6 May Feature RDR2 Actor Jim Santangeli in a Cameo
- Jun 11, 2026 GTA 6 Fan Monitors Oxygen, Noise, and Cigarette Butts at Rockstar North Office
- Jun 1, 2026 Rockstar Games Employees Form Labor Union After 2025 Layoffs
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Facts
- Release
- game · 2026-11-19 · PS5 and Xbox Series X|S · 2026-08-29
- Release
- game · November 19 · 2026-08-17
- Release
- game · 2026-11-19 · PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S · 2026-06-24
- Release
- game · November 19 · PS5 and Xbox Series X|S · 2026-06-13
- Release
- game · November 19, 2026 · PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S · 2026-10-03
- Release
- game · 2026-11-19 · 2026-06-18
- Release
- game · June 25 · Japan · 2026-06-25
- Release
- game · imminent · 2026-06-11
- Release
- game · November 2026 · 2026-06-01
- Release
- game · November 19 · PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S · 2026-08-27
- Noted
- Rockstar Games has started selling Grand Theft Auto VI merchandise in Japan through its Rockstar Store · 2026-10-15
- Noted
- NPCs have their own impulses and can attack · 2026-10-07
- Noted
- police remember appearance and clothing until you change · 2026-10-07
- Noted
- a new Criminal Profile system tracks how far beyond mission requirements you go · 2026-10-07
- Noted
- Money matters more than in any previous GTA · 2026-10-07
- Noted
- Grand Theft Auto VI will not make players all-powerful the way past entries did · 2026-10-07
- Noted
- Rockstar is describing an open world where the simulation pushes back on the player instead of waiting for them · 2026-10-07
- Noted
- The game is set in Leonida, a fictional Florida · 2026-10-06
- Noted
- 5.28 million pre-orders · 2026-09-08
- Noted
- $516 million in pre-order revenue · 2026-09-08
- Noted
- pre-orders opened June 25 · 2026-09-08
- Noted
- PlayStation accounts for 77% of revenue and 4.06 million units · 2026-09-08
- Noted
- Xbox holds 23% of revenue and 1.21 million units · 2026-09-08
- Noted
- PlayStation sales are more than three times Xbox's · 2026-09-08
- Noted
- set in the fictional state of Leonida · 2026-08-28
- Noted
- no physical disc version · 2026-08-11
- Noted
- footage leaked in 2022 · 2026-07-17
- Noted
- Standard edition costs $79.99 and Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 · 2026-06-24
- Noted
- runs with a 30fps target · 2026-08-29
- Announced
- first six in-game radio stations · 2026-10-09
- Announced
- on-demand podcasts will appear in the series for the first time · 2026-10-09
- Announced
- new screenshots released showing protagonists Jason and Lucia and Vice City atmosphere · 2026-10-03
- Announced
- official screenshot page now holds 99 images · 2026-10-03
- Announced
- ESRB rating is M with descriptors including Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, and In-Game Purchases (North America) · 2026-10-03
- Announced
- PEGI rating is 18 (Europe) · 2026-10-03
- Announced
- CERO rating is still under review (Japan) · 2026-10-03
- Announced
- standard edition priced at 9,800 yen and Deluxe Edition at 12,280 yen, both tax included · 2026-10-03
- Announced
- new trailer to play on a 300-inch screen at the Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Theater (Tokyo Game Show 2026) · 2026-09-10
- Announced
- pre-orders opened on June 25 · 2026-06-24
- Announced
- extended look gameplay footage (Netflix) · 2026-08-27
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Claim activity
When a claim about Grand Theft Auto VI was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against
open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.
- Debunked standard edition priced at 9,800 yen and Deluxe Edition at 12,280 yen, both tax included Oct 4 · source
- Confirmed new screenshots released showing protagonists Jason and Lucia and Vice City atmosphere Oct 4 · source
- Confirmed game November 19, 2026 PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Oct 4 · source
- Confirmed new trailer to play on a 300-inch screen at the Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look Theater Sep 19 · source
- Confirmed pre-orders opened on June 25 Sep 10 · source
- Confirmed extended look program 'Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look' scheduled for Netflix on August 28 at 4 a.m. JST, with a YouTube release six hours later Sep 7 · source
- Confirmed official long-form video 'Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look' to premiere on Netflix and later on YouTube and official site Sep 7 · source
- Confirmed special video 'Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look' will premiere on Netflix on August 28, 2026 Sep 5 · source
- Confirmed new footage titled 'An Extended Look' premiering on Netflix Sep 5 · source
- Confirmed pre-orders will open on June 25 Sep 1 · source
- Confirmed game 2026-11-19 Jul 12 · source
- Confirmed game November 19, 2026 Jul 10 · source
All coverage
3h ago
Rockstar Games set up a dedicated studio in Los Angeles to handle NPC production for Grand Theft Auto VI, according to Bloomberg reporting cited by Game Spark. The team found its existing production capacity could not keep up with the scripts and animations the game's NPC count required, so Rockstar funded and quickly launched the studio with writers, producers, and directors assigned to that work. GTA6 is scheduled for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026.
4h ago
Rockstar Games has started selling Grand Theft Auto VI merchandise in Japan through its Rockstar Store, with the game set for release on November 19. The Grand Theft Auto VI Collection carries the GTA6 logo and the Vice City logo, and includes T-shirts, caps, tote bags, Zippo lighters, money clips, keychains, stickers, and a soundtrack, among dozens of items. Prices start at 9,800 yen. All items ship from overseas and carry separate shipping fees.
3d ago
Circana data posted by Mat Piscatella show US Xbox hardware unit sales down 33% year-on-year for January through August 2026, the lowest pace recorded, while PlayStation units fell 25% to their lowest level since 2013. Average selling prices reached record highs of $529 for Xbox and $597 for PlayStation. Piscatella says a major November title may ease the decline, depending on inventory.
6d ago
Rockstar Games has revealed the first six in-game radio stations for Grand Theft Auto VI and confirmed that on-demand podcasts will appear in the series for the first time. The stations are Cocoteo FM (contemporary Latin music), Back Country Radio (country), AfroBank FM (African music), The Chamber 106.6 (classic metal), Flash FM (pop), and Dirty South Classics (classic rap and hip-hop). Flash FM returns as a Vice City station, hosted by Robyn and Alex. Players can listen to radio and podcasts through headphones or earphones connected to the in-game smartphone, letting protagonists Jason and Lucia hear them on foot as well as in vehicles. Previews of the six stations are live on the official website. Rockstar has separately confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, with 34 tracks including Cardi B's Don't Chart and Fuerza Regida's Suzuki. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Oct 6
Rockstar Games plans to release Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game is set in Leonida, a fictional state modeled on Florida, and centers on protagonists Jason and Lucia. In an interview published in Love Magazine, Rockstar North development head Aaron Garbut described the studio's location research in Florida. The trip started in Miami, moved through surrounding towns, and continued down the Florida Keys to Key West. Garbut said the team met local residents and sometimes traveled with local police officers or gang members, encountering what the interview describes as a dark side of the work. Garbut said all of Rockstar's game development begins with research trips of this kind. Audio director Lazlow Jones, who worked on Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, previously said real gang members recorded voice roles for that game and pushed back on the script, telling the team that real gang members do not say the lines they were given.
Oct 5
Martin Klima, co-founder of Kingdom Come: Deliverance studio Warhorse Studios, told PC Gamer he wants Grand Theft Auto VI to lead the way toward higher game prices. Klima said the technology and scale demanded of games keep expanding and development costs keep rising, while market growth has already hit its limit. The spread of digital sales has also cut the room to reduce distribution costs, leaving a higher sale price per game as the only remaining means to sustain the business. He said companies fear raising prices alone because it invites backlash, and that only major players like Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two can take the plunge. Klima said he is not a fan of the GTA series and does not plan to play the game, but he regards Rockstar's work as a technical marvel. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Oct 5
Dutch police said they arrested a 24-year-old man suspected of leading ShinyHunters, the hacking group behind a 2024 Ticketmaster data theft and an April 2026 breach at Rockstar Games, which is preparing Grand Theft Auto VI. Rockstar has said only low-importance corporate information leaked and that players were unaffected. The group also extorted Checkout.com, Canvas, and stole FBI employee data in late September 2026.
Oct 5
The Miami Heat announced that their November 18 home game against the Milwaukee Bucks will be staged as 'A Night in Vice City,' with the team name replaced by Vice City. The game at Kaseya Center will use a court built for the occasion, and the Heat will wear redesigned uniforms that have not been revealed. Rockstar Games reposted the announcement. GTA VI launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Oct 4
Publisher Perp Games and developer Citales Games will release the deck-building parry action game Witch the Showdown in early access on November 19 for PC via Steam, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions planned for 2027. The date shares the release window of Grand Theft Auto VI. The game pairs a parry and dodge loop with deck-built skills and boss-class enemies.
Oct 3
Rockstar Games has released new screenshots for Grand Theft Auto VI, an open-world crime action game headed to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. The new images show protagonists Jason and Lucia, including individual shots of each, and views that present the atmosphere of Vice City. Combined with earlier releases, the official screenshot page now holds 99 images, alongside videos, artwork, and wallpapers. Downloads cover the game logo and postcards of locations in the game. Across the same period, rating labels appeared for multiple regions. The North American ESRB rating is M for ages 17 and up, with descriptors including Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, and In-Game Purchases. European regions covered by PEGI carry an 18 rating. The Japanese CERO rating is still under review. The standard edition is priced at 9,800 yen and the Deluxe Edition at 12,280 yen, both tax included.
Oct 3
Sony Interactive Entertainment began accepting purchase applications for the PlayStation 5 Pro at the Sony Store on September 28. The application window runs until October 7 at 11:59 PM, and shipping is scheduled for early to mid-November. The eligible product is the PS5 Pro model CFI-7100B01 with a 2TB SSD, priced at 137,980 yen including tax. Applicants must use a Sony account registered in Japan and have logged at least 60 hours of total playtime on PS4 or PS5 between September 27, 2024 and September 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The account's My Sony ID and sign-in ID must also be unified. Applications are limited to one unit per account, and applicants are asked to refrain from buying for resale. If applications exceed the planned sales units, a lottery will be held, with winning results announced sequentially starting around October 26. Winners must complete the purchase by November 2 at 11:59 AM. A second-chance lottery is planned for units not purchased by the deadline.
Sep 18
Rockstar Games will release "Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album" on November 19, the soundtrack to Grand Theft Auto VI. The album collects 34 new songs used in the game, six of them vocal tracks featuring Yung Lean, Travis Scott, CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.. and Etienne de Crecy, Morgan Wallen, Rauw Alejandro, and Keith Richards. It ships through streaming services and, at some retailers, on vinyl and CD, listed at 1,800 yen on Amazon Music.
Sep 10
Sony Interactive Entertainment will open advance trial reservations for PlayStation Plus subscribers on September 10, ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2026 at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. Reservations, first-come and running until September 16 at 23:59, cover public days only and include Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, Marvel's Wolverine, and ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE. The PlayStation booth also hosts a Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look theater, screening the new trailer on a 300-inch screen, with floor haptics that vibrate in sync with the video and sound. Theater visitors get a Grand Theft Auto VI PlayStation T-shirt. Business days run September 17 and 18, 10:00 to 17:00. Public days are September 19 and 20, 9:30 to 17:00, and September 21, 9:30 to 16:00. The venue is Makuhari Messe, with the TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall also listed.
Sep 8
Market research firm Sensor Tower reports that Grand Theft Auto VI has recorded cumulative pre-orders of 5.28 million units and pre-order sales of approximately $516 million (about 80 billion yen) as of September 8, 2026. The figures, which account for refund deductions, cover the period since pre-orders began on June 25, roughly two and a half months. The data covers the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game. The PlayStation version holds a dominant share, accounting for 77 percent of sales compared to Xbox's 23 percent. Cumulative sales reached $397 million (about 61.5 billion yen) on PlayStation and $119 million (about 18.4 billion yen) on Xbox. In unit terms, PlayStation recorded 4.06 million pre-orders versus 1.21 million for Xbox, more than three times the total. Sensor Tower notes that both platforms have shown steady growth since pre-orders opened, based on its published trend graphs. These figures are estimates from Sensor Tower, and no official announcement from the publisher has been made as of the time of writing. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Sep 3
During the State of Play live stream on September 3, 2026, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the Grand Theft Auto VI Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller. The PS5 gamepad features design and decoration inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI, the upcoming game from Rockstar Games. The presentation did not disclose a release date or price for the controller, and further details are expected at a later time. According to coverage from 4Gamer.net and GAME Watch, the controller appears to be available in two color variants: white and black. The announcement was part of the broader State of Play presentation that streamed from 22:00 Japan time. The controller is modeled after the game, with themed decoration that distinguishes it from standard DualSense models. As of the announcement, Sony Interactive Entertainment has not provided additional information about when the controller will launch or how much it will cost. The two color options were observed from images captured during the stream, though official confirmation of the variants is still pending. Fans awaiting the game can expect more details on the controller as they emerge.
Sep 1
Take-Two Interactive has made progress in identifying the person who leaked Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay footage in mid-August. On August 28, the company filed a second DMCA subpoena against Discord with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The new request is more targeted than the first, focusing on one additional Discord user and one previously identified user. Take-Two also asked the court to keep the subpoena under seal, arguing that public disclosure could lead to evidence tampering and benefit the alleged infringer. The court has not yet ruled on the sealing request, and the subpoena has not been issued. Separately, Take-Two withdrew its DMCA subpoena against Google's YouTube, which a federal judge had rejected for lacking detail on how three accounts related to the leaked videos. The leaker, who went by CyberLeek, posted gameplay footage and map images around August 18, and reportedly embedded a watermark for a memecoin, $CYBERLEEK, in the footage. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Aug 29
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.
Aug 28
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.
Aug 27
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.
Aug 23
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.
Aug 19
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.
Aug 17
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.
Aug 12
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.
Aug 11
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.
Aug 6
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.
Aug 6
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.
Aug 4
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.
Jul 26
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.
Jul 17
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.
Jul 11
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.
Jun 28
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.
Jun 25
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.
Jun 24
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.
Jun 24
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.
Jun 19
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.
Jun 18
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.
Jun 13
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.
Jun 11
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.
Jun 1
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.