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Every GTA 6 Trailer and Reveal: Dates and What Each Showed
The full GTA 6 timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 4, 2023 | Trailer 1 goes out early after a leak, announcing a 2025 window |
| May 2025 | First delay: release moves to May 26, 2026 |
| May 6, 2025 | Trailer 2 introduces Jason and Lucia, and Rockstar profiles six places in Leonida |
| November 2025 | Second delay: release moves to November 19, 2026 |
| June 25, 2026 | Pre-orders open: Standard $79.99, Ultimate $99.99 |
| August 27, 2026 | Extended Look shows 26 minutes of near-final gameplay |
| September 3, 2026 | Sony reveals limited-edition GTA 6 DualSense controllers |
| September 6, 2026 | Dazed publishes an exclusive deep dive with Rockstar staff |
| September 17, 2026 | Take-Two reaffirms November 19 at its shareholder meeting |
| September 2026 | Rockstar reveals the $399.99 Vice City Collection |
| November 12, 2026 | Digital pre-load opens |
| November 19, 2026 | GTA 6 launches |
Trailer 1: Vice City returns
The first trailer showed Lucia, the neon-lit streets of Vice City and a Florida-inspired look, with a 2025 release window. Rockstar had scheduled it for December 5, 2023 but released it early after it leaked.
Trailer 2: Meet Jason and Lucia
The second trailer showed the two protagonists and the couple’s story. Rockstar’s site also profiles the six places that shape Leonida and supporting characters such as Boobie Ike and Raul Bautista.
The two delays
Rockstar first pushed GTA 6 from 2025 to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026. Take-Two has repeated the new date on every earnings call since, most recently at its September 17 shareholder meeting. See our release date page.
The Extended Look
On August 27, 2026, Rockstar released the Extended Look on Netflix, YouTube and its GTA VI site. Our full August 27 presentation breakdown covers it scene by scene. It showed 26 minutes of near-final footage, including driving, missions and the vehicles we list. It also produced talking points such as a streamer-style character.
The September wave
September 2026 was packed:
- September 3: Sony’s limited-edition controllers.
- September 6: the Dazed feature.
- September 17: Take-Two confirms the date.
- Late September: the Vice City Collection.
Will there be a Trailer 3?
Rockstar hasn’t announced one and hasn’t called any release “Trailer 3”. Several news sites treat the Extended Look as the successor to the second trailer. With launch less than two months away, more marketing is likely, but nothing is scheduled that we can confirm.
What comes next
The next fixed dates are pre-loading on November 12 and launch on November 19. Bookmark our launch checklist.
Frequently asked questions
When was the first GTA 6 trailer released?
December 4, 2023. It was scheduled for December 5 but went out early after a leak.
When did GTA 6 Trailer 2 come out?
May 6, 2025. It introduced Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos in detail.
Is there a GTA 6 Trailer 3?
Rockstar hasn’t officially called any release Trailer 3. The August 27, 2026 Extended Look is the latest official footage.
What was the GTA 6 Extended Look?
A showcase of 26 minutes of near-final gameplay released on August 27, 2026 on Netflix, YouTube and Rockstar’s GTA VI site.
How many times has GTA 6 been delayed?
Twice. It moved from a 2025 window to May 26, 2026, and then to November 19, 2026.
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Sources
- PCGamesN: GTA 6 release date, trailers and news
- GTA Wiki: trailers for Grand Theft Auto VI
- Game Informer: six major areas of Vice City
- Dazed: GTAVI, an exclusive deep dive
Facts last checked Sep 25, 2026. Where something is reported rather than officially confirmed, we say so. We’ll update this article as Rockstar shares more.