
Artwork: Rockstar Games. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
Insider Gaming and NateTheHate report reviews a day before launch. Rockstar has not confirmed it.
GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Preload opens November 10.
The embargo lifted at 7am PT on September 16, the day before launch. Metacritic: 97.
The embargo lifted at 7:01am ET on October 25, the day before launch. Metacritic: 97.
The cut-off is November 20 at 9pm PT. The show is on December 10.
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