THE ROAD TO LEONIDA
GTA VI Timeline
Only officially sourced milestones appear on this timeline. Each entry links back to where it came from.
Feb 2022
OFFICIALRockstar confirms development
Rockstar Games publicly confirms that development of the next Grand Theft Auto entry is under way.
Rockstar NewswireDec 2023
OFFICIALTrailer 1 released
The first official trailer introduces Leonida, Vice City and protagonists Jason and Lucia.
Rockstar GamesMay 2025
OFFICIALTrailer 2 released
A second official trailer expands the cast and shows more of the state of Leonida.
Rockstar Games2025 – 2026
OFFICIALRelease window updates
Rockstar publishes updated release timing for Grand Theft Auto VI through official channels.
Rockstar Newswire2026
OFFICIALExtended Look announced
Rockstar announces an official Extended Look at the game ahead of release.
Rockstar NewswireNov 19, 2026
OFFICIALLaunch day
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S per Rockstar's listed date.
Rockstar Games
Feb 2022
Rockstar confirms development
Rockstar Games publicly confirms that development of the next Grand Theft Auto entry is under way.
Rockstar NewswireDec 2023
Trailer 1 released
The first official trailer introduces Leonida, Vice City and protagonists Jason and Lucia.
Rockstar GamesMay 2025
Trailer 2 released
A second official trailer expands the cast and shows more of the state of Leonida.
Rockstar Games2025 – 2026
Release window updates
Rockstar publishes updated release timing for Grand Theft Auto VI through official channels.
Rockstar Newswire2026
Extended Look announced
Rockstar announces an official Extended Look at the game ahead of release.
Rockstar NewswireNov 19, 2026
Launch day
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S per Rockstar's listed date.
Rockstar Games