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The GTA VI Timeline
Every major announcement, dated and sourced, newest first. This page is updated by hand when we verify something new. It is not a live feed.
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Launch day: Grand Theft Auto VI releases
Rockstar's official date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Source: Rockstar Games — GTA VI
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Digital pre-load and boxed copies (scheduled)
Reported: digital pre-loading opens one week early, and retail boxes containing a download code arrive the same day.
Source: VideoGamer
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Launch Trailer released
Debuts a new track from score composers Justice.
Source: Rockstar Games — Launch Trailer
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GTA VI collection at the Rockstar Store
Apparel, collectibles and The Vice City Collection box.
Source: Rockstar Games — GTA VI
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First radio stations and in-game podcasts revealed
Six stations named in coverage, including a returning Flash FM.
Source: GamesRadar+
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An Extended Look premieres
About 27 minutes long. Reported to premiere on Netflix.
Source: Rockstar Games — video list
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Pre-orders open
$79.99 standard / $99.99 Ultimate Edition, per press coverage of Rockstar's announcement.
Date note: Pre-orders opened June 25. The linked story reporting the announcement is dated June 24.
Source: VideoGamer
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Trailer 1: Grand Theft Auto VI revealed
Lucia, Jason, Vice City and Leonida. Music: Tom Petty.
Source: Rockstar Newswire
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Rockstar confirms the next GTA is in development
Rockstar said development was well underway.
Source: Wikipedia — Grand Theft Auto VI