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Rockstar Schedules Private GTA 6 Review, Launch Set November 19 2026

5/18/2026

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Summary

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Rockstar Games will hold a private, on-site review of Grand Theft Auto 6 at a secured venue, banning photography and videography.
Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe of Omelete reported the private-review plan.
Insider Gaming and YouTuber Nukov said no review copies will be provided before launch.
Grand Theft Auto 6 remains slated for November 19, 2026.
Rockstar has not commented on the rumors.

History

Historical Context

Rockstar Games' 2004 launch of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, which sold 17.33 million copies and helped the series reach roughly 465 million units shipped, marked a turning point that made open-world games industry staples. Building on that legacy, Take-Two’s 2023 announcement of Grand Theft Auto VI has been paired with a tightly-controlled private review, reflecting the franchise’s shift toward extreme secrecy.

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Story summary

Rockstar Games will hold a private, on-site review of Grand Theft Auto 6 at a secured venue, banning photography and videography.
Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe of Omelete reported the private-review plan.
Insider Gaming and YouTuber Nukov said no review copies will be provided before launch.
Grand Theft Auto 6 remains slated for November 19, 2026.
Rockstar has not commented on the rumors.

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