When do GTA 6 reviews come out? Everything points to November 18
GTA 6 press reviews are expected on November 18, the day before launch. What we know about the review embargo, when GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 reviews dropped, and what score it might get.
Before spending $80, lots of people wait for the reviews. When do GTA 6 reviews come out? Here’s what we know.
The date: November 18 (unconfirmed)
According to journalist NateTheHate, who has a strong track record with industry leaks, the review embargo lifts on November 18, 2026, the day before launch. Several outlets say they verified it independently, and some report that Rockstar has already sent copies to the press.
Rockstar hasn’t confirmed it. The exact time is also unknown. Some sources suggest early morning US Eastern time, around 6–7 a.m. ET, but nothing is official.
What’s an embargo? It’s the date and time from which outlets are allowed to publish their reviews. Before then, even if they’ve played the game, they can’t share their verdict.
When did other Rockstar reviews drop?
| Game | Launch | Reviews | Metacritic score |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V (PS3) | Sep 17, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013, the day before | 97 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4) | Oct 26, 2018 | Oct 25, 2018, the day before | 97 |
| GTA 6 | Nov 19, 2026 | Nov 18, 2026? | — |
With GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2, reviews landed the day before launch, just as expected now.
What score will it get?
Nobody knows yet, but expectations are sky-high: Rockstar’s last two big games both scored 97 out of 100. What you can do is watch what reviews say about the most debated points:
- 30 FPS on console. See performance by console.
- Length and pacing of a story of around 80 hours.
- New gameplay systems: police, the Jason and Lucia relationship, the honor system. Summed up in GTA 6 gameplay.
- The game’s technical state: bugs and performance drops.
Beware of fake “scores”
Screenshots of alleged PlayStation Store ratings and “leaked scores” are going around. User ratings before launch aren’t reviews: nobody has played the full game yet. More debunked rumors in GTA 6 rumors.
On November 18 we’ll publish a roundup of what the press says.
