A Long Road to Launch Has Made GTA 6 Gaming’s Biggest Event
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Grand Theft Auto 6 is already one of the most anticipated games in history, despite still being months away from release. Officially confirmed in 2022, the game’s first trailer dropped in December 2023 and shattered YouTube records, becoming the largest non-music video premiere ever. Since then, anticipation has only grown as Rockstar slowly revealed details about its next open-world epic.
That excitement has been tested by delays. Initially teased for 2025, the release window slipped to May 2026 and was later pushed again to a current target date of November 19. The delays coincided with internal turmoil at Rockstar, including layoffs and employee protests, adding pressure to a title already carrying historic expectations.