# When Do GTA 6 Reviews Come Out? Leak Points to Nov 18, With Some Outlets Held to Launch Day

Published: 2026-10-24T10:38:00-04:00
Updated: 2026-10-28T08:05:00-04:00

A ResetEra leaker says GTA 6 reviews go live Nov 18 around 6–7 AM ET, with some sites and YouTubers held until launch. Rockstar hasn't confirmed it.

## Sources
- Insider Gaming (Andrew Highton, Oct 26, 2026): https://insider-gaming.com/grand-theft-auto-6-review-embargo/
- Notebookcheck (Vineet Washington, Oct 26, 2026): https://www.notebookcheck.net/GTA-6-review-codes-are-out-in-the-wild-giving-outlets-just-over-three-weeks.1434328.0.html
- Notebookcheck (Adam Corsetti, Oct 24, 2026): https://www.notebookcheck.net/GTA-6-review-embargo-time-leaks-with-some-sites-restricted-until-release-date.1432496.0.html
- Rockstar Newswire, Nov 19 release date: https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/ak3ak31a49a221/grand-theft-auto-vi-is-now-set-to-launch-november-19-2026
- Rockstar Support, platforms, editions and pre-load: https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/4QfG4FmZCf5W1gS8jy4UVT/grand-theft-auto-vi-platform-editions-and-versions

Canonical: https://cybergrokr.com/news/gta-6-review-embargo-leak/