GTA VI: all the news on Rockstar’s next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series
The Verge · 2026-08-23
Rockstar Games' highly anticipated *Grand Theft Auto VI* is slated for a November 19th, 2026 launch, after being delayed from its original November 2025 date. Recent developments include alleged gameplay clips leaking online on August 19th, 2026, showcasing protagonists like Jason Duval and a return to the six-star Wanted system, potentially spoiling the game ahead of a Netflix deep dive next week. Pre-orders for *GTA VI* opened on June 25th, 2026, experiencing an "exceptional start," with the Standard Edition priced at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Both include a Vintage Vice City Pack with in-game items as preorder perks.
The game, set in Leonida (Rockstar's Florida-inspired state) and featuring a Bonnie and Clyde-style duo including Lucia, is poised to be a major "system seller" despite hardware becoming prohibitively expensive. Its launch month, November, remains notably clear of competing releases. Labor issues have also surfaced, with Rockstar developers unionizing and claims of "union busting" by the company following employee terminations in October 2025, which Rockstar attributed to leaking information.
*The full article also explores the game's anticipated cultural impact and its potential to drive console sales.*