News · October 26, 2026 · Unconfirmed report
What happened: on October 26, 2026, the well-known industry insider NateTheHate posted on X that "Rockstar Games have begun to distribute review code of Grand Theft Auto 6 to media outlets," and that the review embargo is November 18, one day before launch.
How sure is this?
- Rockstar and Take-Two haven't confirmed either the review codes or the November 18 date.
- Insider Gaming says it independently verified the November 18 embargo date.
- Other outlets, including GTA BOOM and Notebookcheck, are reporting it as an insider claim.
What it means for you
- If it's right, the first review scores arrive on November 18, about a day before the US unlock (midnight ET on November 19).
- Review copies in more hands can mean more spoilers online. If you want a clean first playthrough, consider muting "GTA 6" keywords in the final weeks.
- Nothing changes about the release: GTA VI is still out November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, per Rockstar.
We'll update this when Rockstar or a major outlet confirms the embargo.