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When do GTA 6 reviews come out?

Artwork: Rockstar Games. Checked Nov 2, 2026.

Reported
Nov 18

Insider Gaming and NateTheHate report reviews a day before launch. Rockstar has not confirmed it.

Official
Nov 19

GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Preload opens November 10.

GTA V, 2013
Reviews 1 day early

The embargo lifted at 7am PT on September 16, the day before launch. Metacritic: 97.

RDR2, 2018
Reviews 1 day early

The embargo lifted at 7:01am ET on October 25, the day before launch. Metacritic: 97.

Game Awards
GTA 6 is eligible

The cut-off is November 20 at 9pm PT. The show is on December 10.

Review day
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