Reviews for Grand Theft Auto 6 are expected to be available prior to the game's November 19 launch, according to a report from Insider Gaming and historical patterns set by Rockstar Games.
While the exact timing remains unconfirmed, Rockstar has a history of allowing reviews to go live one day before their game's release. This was the case with Grand Theft Auto 5, which launched on September 17, 2013, and saw reviews published starting September 16. Similarly, reviews for Red Dead Redemption II in 2018 also went live the day before its release.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, barring any further delays. The game is anticipated to be a significant release, with projections suggesting it could become the biggest game of 2026 and potentially achieve $2 billion in revenue before its launch.
Recent weeks have brought a wealth of new information regarding GTA 6. Details have emerged about the game's original, larger scope and potential for an earlier release. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has also commented on the significant delay the game experienced. Furthermore, reports have highlighted the extraordinary level of detail within the game. Contrary to some speculation, it has been clarified that GTA 6 did not cost $1.5 billion to develop. Additionally, an entire studio was established specifically to create the game's non-player characters (NPCs). Rockstar has also shared insights into their realism experiments, which reportedly began with simple elements like beer and sandwiches, and has indicated that the studio does not anticipate an eight-year gap before releasing their next title. The company has also addressed the high-profile hack that affected the game in 2022.