Launch week runs from pre-load on November 12 to launch on November 19, 2026. Here is every date we can source, with its status.
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9 | Take-Two Q2 FY2027 earnings (no GTA 6 sales included) | Reported schedule |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Pre-load opens for digital pre-orders; boxed codes usable | Confirmed |
| Wed, Nov 18 | Miami HEAT "A Night in Vice City" game, 7 p.m. ET | Reported |
| Wed, Nov 18 | Review embargo | Rumour only |
| Thu, Nov 19 | GTA 6 launches; "Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album" releases | Confirmed |
| Fri, Nov 20 | Pre-order bonus cutoff: purchases from this day lose the Vintage Vice City Pack | Confirmed |
| Fri, Dec 11 | Original Score album by Justice | Confirmed |
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Sources
- Seeking Alpha: Take-Two reiterates FY2027 net bookings $8B-$8.2B with GTA VI set for Nov. 19 release
- Take-Two IR: Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI
- NBA.com / Miami HEAT: A Night In Vice City
- Gematsu: Miami HEAT to play as Grand Theft Auto VI's Vice City on November 18
- VGC: Miami Heat NBA team to rebrand as 'Vice City' in GTA 6 marketing stunt
- Insider Gaming: Grand Theft Auto 6 review embargo
- AltChar: GTA 6 reviews reportedly set for November 18 as review copies reach media
- Grand Theft Auto VI - official site (accessed 2026-11-01)
- Rockstar Newswire: Watch the Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer
- Take-Two IR: Results for Fiscal First Quarter 2027
- GTA VI official site - Music page (accessed 2026-11-01)
- DJ Mag: GTA VI full soundtrack announced featuring Fred again.., PinkPantheress, more
- PlayStation Blog: Grand Theft Auto VI plays best on PS5 November 19
- Rockstar Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI: Original Score by Justice
