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GTA VI Knowledge Timeline & Event Log

From the first official Rockstar community update confirming active development in February 2022 to the world premiere of Trailer 1 and quarterly corporate earnings filings.

February 4, 2022Officially confirmed

Rockstar Games Officially Confirms Next Mainline Grand Theft Auto Entry in Active Development

In a formal Community Update, Rockstar Games confirmed that active development for the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series was well underway.

Official Primary Source: Rockstar Games Newswire
November 8, 2023Officially confirmed

Sam Houser Announces Official December Trailer Premiere for Rockstar's 25th Anniversary

Rockstar Games President Sam Houser announced that the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto would debut in early December to celebrate the studio's 25th anniversary.

Official Primary Source: Rockstar Games Newswire (Sam Houser)
December 4, 2023Officially confirmed

Grand Theft Auto VI Official Trailer 1 Premieres Worldwide

Rockstar Games released GTA VI Trailer 1 (set to Tom Petty's 'Love Is A Long Road'), officially revealing Lucia, Jason, Vice City, and the State of Leonida for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Official Primary Source: Rockstar Games Official YouTube & Press Release
December 5, 2023Officially confirmed

GTA VI Trailer 1 Breaks All-Time 24-Hour Non-Music YouTube Viewership Record

Trailer 1 surpassed 90 million views within its first 24 hours on Rockstar Games' official YouTube channel.

Official Primary Source: Guinness World Records / YouTube Official Metrics
May 2024 – 2026Officially confirmed

Take-Two Interactive Quarterly SEC Filings & Official Leonida Dossier Updates

Official corporate updates and expanded regional dossiers detailing Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park.

Official Primary Source: Take-Two Interactive Investor Relations & Rockstar Games