GTA 6 Official Release Date Update Shared Ahead Of Third Trailer

Published Jul 28, 2026, 5:44 AM EDT Paul Farrelly is a Contributing Writer for Screen Rant’s Gaming section and the founder of GeekGasm.org, a site dedicated to celebrating all things gaming, from triple A blockbusters to weird and wonderful indie hits. Based in Louth, Ireland, Paul has spent years writing about games, pop culture, and tech, turning his lifelong love of gaming into a career that lets him talk (probably too much) about what makes this industry so endlessly fascinating. He’s previously written and collaborated with several entertainment outlets, including LADbible, gaining a wide perspective on how gaming fits into today’s pop culture conversation. His work blends genuine enthusiasm with thoughtful analysis, exploring how design, storytelling, and community have made gaming one of the most creative mediums around. When he’s not glued to a controller or keyboard, Paul’s usually spinning vinyl, plotting his next horror marathon, or debating which Resident Evil entry really reigns supreme. It's been almost 13 years since Grand Theft Auto V originally released. To say fans are eagerly anticipating the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI would be selling it a little short. 13 years, 2 delays and little in the way of sneak peeks has left fans on the verge of breaking point as we all try to stay calm and carry on. November 19, 2026, is creeping closer every day, but the demand for a third gameplay trailer from Take-Two Interactive has fans feeling anxious. Delays and dismays aside, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has always been vocal about Grand Theft Auto VI's release date. With the lack of marketing, many still doubt that the November 19 release date is going to happen, but Strauss has once again doubled down on his promise. In a recent new letter to shareholders, Strauss outlines the company's successes this year and reiterates that the Grand Theft Auto VI release date is still November 19, 2026, which is reassuring. The letter to shareholders also outlined the company's success this year and suspected growth. Their net bookings for 2026 are $6.72 billion, which is $750 million ahead of what was expected. Thanks to this huge injection of cash and the expected success of Grand Theft Auto VI, Take-Two has a cash flow of over $1 billion to play around with and invest in boosting commercial visibility, in mergers and acquisitions and in future technologies. The letter also goes on to outline the date for the next annual meeting for the company. Interestingly enough, this meeting will take place on November 17, 2026, just two days before Grand Theft Auto VI officially launches. Having the meeting so close to launch is no accident, as no doubt the shares in the company will be sky-high right before launch, which should lead to a very positive meeting for the shareholders. We are excited about the future and the opportunities that lie ahead – for our players, our Company, and our shareholders. Fiscal year 2027 has the potential to be a major inflection point for our Company, defined by groundbreaking entertainment experiences – led by the planned November 19th release of Grand Theft Auto VI – creative and operational excellence, and record Net Bookings We invite you to attend the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. that will be held on September 17, 2026 , at 9:00 a.m. eastern time as a virtual, audio-only meeting But, where is the trailer 3 for Grand Theft Auto VI? Well, with a cash flow of over a billion dollars, it would seem that they cn certainly afford to promote the game as much as they see fit. If you include TV spots and character reveals, Grand Theft Auto V had nine trailers before it launched, and the third trailer was the most important as it showed off gameplay. Needless to say, trailer 3 for Grand Theft Auto VI is almost upon us, and it's going to be something special. There are great games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TIme remake still to come this year, but most eyes are on Grand Theft Auto VI. It's safe to say that it's easily the most anticipated game of the decade and although gamers are still fiercely debating when trailer 3 will drop, the excitement is reaching fever pitch. The only thing left to do is find some great games to play and distract us while we wait for GTA 6. Released November 19, 2026 ESRB Rating Pending - Likely Mature 17+ Developer(s) Rockstar Games Publisher(s) Rockstar Games Engine Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE) Multiplayer Online Multiplayer