This timeline tracks major official announcements and the newest curated reporting already indexed by GTA VI Info.
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Source
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Event
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| August 27
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Rockstar Games
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The 26-minute Extended Look premiered, captured from in-game PlayStation 5 footage.
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| August 27
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BBC
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A mainstream summary covered the November launch, Leonida's scale and newly demonstrated systems.
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| August 27
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The New York Times
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Reporting and interviews examined Rockstar's ambitions for a denser, more reactive open world.
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| August 26
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Dazed
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A long-form interview with named Rockstar staff detailed the protagonists, world reactivity, bodies, fashion, brands and population design.
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| August 7
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Reuters
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Take-Two described early preorder demand as unprecedented while maintaining its annual bookings target. The curated companion-site item links through a Google News syndication URL.
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| June 25
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The Guardian
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Mainstream reporting summarized editions, platforms, bonuses and the digital-first launch plan.
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| June 24
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Rockstar Games
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Rockstar detailed launch platforms, preloading, the Ultimate Edition and preorder bonuses.
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| Date
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Source
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Event
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| November 6
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Rockstar Games
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The release moved from May 26 to November 19, 2026.
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| May 6
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Rockstar Games
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Trailer 2 introduced the current story synopsis and a wider cast and setting profile.
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| May 2
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Rockstar Games
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The original 2025 window moved to May 26, 2026.
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| Date
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Source
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Event
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| December 5
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Rockstar Games
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Trailer 1 formally introduced the game, Leonida and the original 2025 window.
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The timeline prioritizes Rockstar and Take-Two announcements, followed by substantial reporting from established general-interest publications. Routine commentary, rumours, leaks and duplicate rewrites are excluded. See Sourcing policy.
