GTA 6 release and pre-download

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1. 5 Dec 2023Background

   Rockstar releases first Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, set in Vice City

   Rockstar Games unveiled the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI in December 2023, confirming the sequel to GTA V after a decade-long wait.

2. 1 MayBackground

   Rockstar delays Grand Theft Auto VI launch to 19 November 2026

   Rockstar Games pushed back Grand Theft Auto VI a second time, setting a new worldwide launch date of 19 November 2026 for consoles.

3. 

   10 Nov

   GTA 6 pre-download is live: 13 years of waiting end on 19 November

   The pre-download for GTA 6 started at midnight. After 13 years, over 7 million pre-orders and a budget above $1 billion, you can play from 19 November.