GTA 6 Release Shift and CYBERLEEK Leaks Anchor Leonida for November 2026

When May 26 passed without a midnight launch, Rockstar's social channels still displayed a pinned Trailer 2 post targeting that exact date. The phantom milestone sparked confusion across forums, but Rockstar had already quietly rescheduled.

The phantom May date and the November lock

Rockstar originally pushed Grand Theft Auto VI from its fall 2025 window to May 26, 2026, as reported by IGN Southeast Asia. That date went by. The Grand Theft Auto VI official site now locks launch for November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Take-Two has not announced a PC version.

CYBERLEEK and the takedowns

Calendar confusion escalated when CYBERLEEK leaked unauthorized gameplay clips alongside an alleged Leonida map, prompting rapid copyright takedowns from Take-Two Interactive, as reported by Insider Gaming (Reported).

Surviving the botched score

The narrative premise throws Jason and Lucia into statewide heat after an easy score falls apart. The Extended Look aired August 27: Netflix at 3:00 p.m. ET, official YouTube around 9:00 p.m. ET. Launch is November 19, 2026.