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October 27, 2026Reported
GTA 6 is reportedly a 210GB download on PS5

PlayStation Store data puts the $79.99 standard edition at 210GB, ahead of the November 12 pre-load. Rockstar hasn't confirmed the figure.

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October 26, 2026Reported
GTA 6 review codes reportedly sent, embargo said to be November 18

Insider NateTheHate says Rockstar has begun sending review code to media, with scores going live the day before launch. Rockstar hasn't confirmed it.

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September 7, 2026Reported
GTA 6 reportedly unlocks at midnight local time worldwide

PlayStation Store timestamps point to a midnight-local rollout on November 19, so New Zealand plays first. Rockstar hasn't announced an exact time.

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September 17, 2026Official
'Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album' announced — 34 tracks, six songs out now

Rockstar and Atlantic Records revealed the official GTA 6 soundtrack: 34 tracks landing November 19, with a CD and vinyl release.

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September 17, 2026Official
Take-Two: GTA 6 is single-player, GTA Online support continues 'and beyond'

At its annual shareholder meeting Take-Two restated that GTA 6 ships single-player only and that GTA Online keeps running after launch.

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September 17, 2026Reported
Twitch CEO expects GTA 6 multiplayer 'next year' after Rockstar talks

Dan Clancy told Bloomberg at Tokyo Game Show he anticipates a multiplayer launch in 2027 — a second-hand claim, not a Rockstar announcement.

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September 17, 2026Reported
Zelnick calls the Extended Look a 'tutorial' for players

Take-Two's CEO says the 26-minute Netflix gameplay reveal was designed to function like an onboarding lesson.

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September 9, 2026Reported
Rob Nelson gives extended Famitsu interview on GTA 6's design

Rockstar North's co-studio head expanded on the Extended Look's narrative and systems in a long-form Japanese interview.

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August 27, 2026Reported
GTA 6 gameplay finally revealed in 26-minute Netflix 'Extended Look'

Rockstar's first official gameplay showcase premiered on Netflix on August 27, 2026, then hit YouTube six hours later — captured entirely in-game on PS5.

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August 26, 2026Reported
Rockstar calls GTA 6 leaks 'heartbreaking', says game is nearly finished

In its first public acknowledgement, Rockstar confirmed the leaked clips are genuine and apologised for years of silence.

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August 21, 2026Reported
Take-Two files legal proceedings in New York over GTA 6 leaks

Copyright strikes pulled clips from social platforms, and Take-Two took the leak to a New York court.

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August 27, 2026Reported
Jason and Lucia's relationship is a real gameplay system — and it's optional

Rob Nelson confirms a relationship meter that runs separately from criminal reputation, maintained by hanging out — and ignoring texts hurts it.

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August 27, 2026Reported
Rockstar considered four playable protagonists — and scrapped the idea

Rob Nelson says a four-lead follow-up to GTA 5's trio was explored, then cut to avoid diluting player connection.

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August 27, 2026Reported
The six-star wanted level returns in GTA 6

Cut after GTA: San Andreas and absent from GTA 5, the sixth star is visible in the official Extended Look footage.

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August 27, 2026Reported
GTA 6 has a karma system — petting dogs counts

The Extended Look shows positive karma for petting a dog and negative karma for Lucia during a store heist escape.

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August 27, 2026Reported
RDR2-style NPC interactions and instant character swapping confirmed

Hold a trigger to greet, antagonise or defuse — and swap between Jason and Lucia instantly when they're together.

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August 27, 2026Reported
Track races, jet skis, scuba diving and weightlifting shown in reveal

The reveal added a new batch of confirmed side activities and showed extremely dense NPC crowds in Vice City nightlife.

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July 18, 2026Reported
Analysts project up to $5.2B in GTA 6 launch-week sales

Following Newzoo's pre-order data, market analysts project $3.3B–$5.2B in cumulative sales during launch week — roughly 5× GTA 5's launch.

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July 16, 2026Reported
Newzoo: GTA 6 on pace for 37–51 million week-one sales

Analytics firm Newzoo calls it the strongest pre-order campaign on record and projects 37–51 million copies sold in the first week.

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July 16, 2026Reported
GTA 6 pre-orders hit ~$260M in first week

Newzoo estimates $260 million in global digital pre-order spending in the first seven days, with $180M from the US and top-5 European markets.

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July 16, 2026Reported
Rockstar's PC delay isn't a Sony exclusivity deal

A former Rockstar developer says the staggered PC release is a creative/technical call; CEO Zelnick separately denied any platform-exclusivity arrangement.

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July 7, 2026Official
GTA 6 pre-load confirmed for November 12, 2026

Rockstar confirms a one-week pre-load window on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S — midnight local time on Nov 12.

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June 25, 2026Official
22 new GTA 6 gameplay details revealed

Fishing, fencing, restoring classic cars, gang compound raids and deep character customization all leak from Rockstar's expanded website.

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June 26, 2026Leaked
GTA 6 will let you scroll viral videos and follow influencers

Brazilian retail listings confirm integrated social networks — watch viral videos, follow Vice City influencers, unlock secret side missions.

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June 25, 2026Official
Classic Car Collection confirmed as major side activity

Find decaying muscle and classic cars scattered across Leonida, tow them back and restore them at a mechanic — Forza-style barn finds.

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June 25, 2026Official
Gang Compounds — a new open-world raid activity

Fight through gang hideouts, escape safely and fence special contraband. One compound is Ultimate Edition–exclusive.

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June 26, 2026Analysis
'Macca the Gator' expected as in-game animated TV show

Ultimate Edition apparel references 'a hit TV show character, Macca the Gator' — almost certainly a watchable in-game show.

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July 20, 2026Official
Take-Two reaffirms November 19, 2026 release

In Take-Two's July 17 proxy statement, CEO Strauss Zelnick reiterated GTA 6 remains locked to November 19, 2026.

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June 25, 2026Official
GTA 6 pre-orders now live

Standard Edition $79.99, Ultimate Edition $99.99. All pre-orders include the Vintage Vice City Pack.

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June 24, 2026Official
Physical edition confirmed as code-in-a-box

No disc. Some retailers refuse to stock the box.

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May 6, 2025Official
Trailer 2 sets a record 475M views in 24 hours

Biggest video launch ever, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine.

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November 6, 2025Official
GTA 6 delayed to November 19, 2026

Second delay. Rockstar cites polish.

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December 4, 2023Reported
Trailer 1 released — 93M views in 24 hours

Most-liked game trailer ever.

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June 18, 2026Reported
Official GTA 6 cover art revealed

Rockstar unveils the Vice City poster.

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