Rockstar Games releases GTA 6 launch trailer for November 2026 release

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Rockstar Games has released the final launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, ahead of its scheduled release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The 90-second trailer showcases the game's protagonists, Jason and Lucia, navigating a criminal conspiracy within the state of Leonida and the city of Vice City.

The trailer features the new single ‘Flower in a Hurricane’ by the electronic duo Justice, which includes collaborations with Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. This track is part of the official ‘Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album,’ which is currently available for pre-order and pre-save.

In addition to the marketing push, several key details have emerged. Rockstar Games has denied rumors that the game's development budget reached $1.5 billion, though pre-sales have reportedly exceeded $500 million. The studio also indicated that improved development tools and engines will allow for faster production of future titles in the series. Due to its release date, the game is expected to be eligible for The Game Awards 2026.

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Aaron Garbut · Bloomberg · GTA 6 · Grand Theft Auto VI · Justice · Justice · Leonida · Miami Heat · Phil Hooker · PlayStation 5 · Rob Nelson · Rockstar Games

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[● 22 SOURCES] GTA 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. www.technice.com.tw · www.fragster.de · gamewave.fr · www.liputan6.com · worldissmall.fr · +6 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The technology and team developed for GTA 6 will enable faster development for future Rockstar titles. gadgetnews.net · www.technice.com.tw
[● 3 SOURCES] First-week global sales for GTA 6 are projected to be between $3.3 billion and $5.2 billion. www.technice.com.tw · www.ign.com.cn
[● 4 SOURCES] The company initially intended to develop Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 6 at the same time before shifting focus.
[● 6 SOURCES] The PC version of GTA 6 is rumored to release in the first quarter of 2027. www.liputan6.com · thegeek.games
[● 4 SOURCES] Rockstar's employee count has grown to 4,711 across 12 offices as of August 2026. www.ign.com.cn · gadgetnews.net
[● 4 SOURCES] Media reviews for GTA 6 are expected to be released before the game's official launch. worldissmall.fr
[● 4 SOURCES] The development budget for GTA 6 did not exceed $1.5 billion. www.technice.com.tw · www.ign.com.cn · gadgetnews.net
[● 2 SOURCES] GTA 6 pre-sales on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S have reached approximately $600 million. www.technice.com.tw
[● 4 SOURCES] Rockstar Games intends to accelerate the development of future titles using technology developed for GTA 6. gadgetnews.net · www.pcguru.hu · www.technice.com.tw
[● 4 SOURCES] Rockstar Games denied rumors that the development budget for GTA 6 exceeded $1.5 billion. www.technice.com.tw · www.ign.com.cn · gadgetnews.net
[● 16 SOURCES] The GTA 6 launch trailer features music by the electronic duo Justice. www.gameslife.gr · pizzafria.ig.com.br · www.pcguru.hu · pxlbbq.com · joystick.com.gr · +11 more