Changelog
Every Grand Theft Auto VI milestone iloveleonida tracks, dated and sourced. Same dataset that powers /tools/news and the RSS / JSON feeds — presented here as a flat log.
2026
Grand Theft Auto 6 launches
Leonida opens. Servers immediately meltdown. The iloveleonida super-app switches to live GTA 6 data the same hour.
Release · The real thingPre-load window locked
Pre-load opens one week before launch — Nov 12 on PS5, Nov 13 on Xbox. 120GB download on both platforms.
Release · Rockstar NewswirePC version internally targeted for late 2027
Industry analyst note suggests the PC release is scoped for late 2027. Rockstar has not publicly confirmed.
Leak · Analyst noteGameplay preview: 'A Day in Leonida'
Eight-minute gameplay block: weapons swap, mission structure, property purchase, a heist setup. First look at the Social Club redesign.
Trailer · YouTubeGTA 6 will ship with a fresh economy
Rockstar confirms Leonida launches with a clean-slate economy and progression. Day-one players start from zero — fresh ranks, fresh garages, fresh stat tracking.
Studio · Rockstar Newswire
2025
Special Edition contents revealed
Standard, Special, and Collector tiers revealed. Pre-order bonuses include early access to the Vice City Starter Pack and a unique vehicle livery.
Announcement · Rockstar NewswirePre-orders open across platforms
Standard and Collector's editions go on sale. Collector's bundles physical map of Leonida, art book, and exclusive liveries.
Announcement · PlayStation / Xbox storesRelease date locked: November 19, 2026
Rockstar's 'see you in Leonida' post sets the definitive drop: Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Release · Rockstar NewswirePC version to follow the console release
PC version confirmed but dated 'later' — Rockstar's typical staggered rollout. PC-first players prepare for the wait.
Release · Rockstar NewswireTrailer 2 drops
Deeper look at Jason, Lucia, and the Everglades. Confirms dual-protagonist storyline and widens the map picture — Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, Mount Kalaga all shown.
Trailer · YouTubeLaunch pushed to 2026
Rockstar announces a delay to deliver 'the level of polish you expect and deserve.' The community collectively exhales and braces for more leaks.
Delay · Rockstar Newswire
2024
Take-Two reaffirms FY26 launch window
During an earnings call, Take-Two's leadership reaffirmed that the title is on track for the fall of 2025 fiscal window — confidence signal to investors.
Release · Earnings callRockstar shifts studio focus fully to GTA 6
Rockstar publicly confirms the studio is now fully focused on shipping Grand Theft Auto VI, with seasonal live-service work scaled back. Community pivots into long-form creator content while waiting for Leonida.
Studio · Community
2023
Trailer 1 drops
'Leonida. A place to be.' Neon skylines, swamp chases, trailer-park firefights, and a first look at Lucia. 100M views in 24 hours.
Trailer · YouTube2025 window announced
Alongside Trailer 1, Rockstar confirmed a 2025 release window — the first hard date since development began.
Release · Rockstar Newswire
2022
Development build footage leaked online
Ninety early-build clips surfaced, revealing dual protagonists, a Vice City-like setting, and in-progress systems. Rockstar confirmed the breach.
Leak · LeakRockstar confirms next GTA is in development
First official confirmation on the Rockstar Games newswire — a simple line acknowledging active development on the next Grand Theft Auto.
Announcement · Rockstar Newswire