Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with review embargo reports pointing to November 18. This timing gives traders a narrow window to assess critic consensus before the Metacritic score locks in. The two prior delays from 2025 reflect Rockstar’s push for the polish that delivered prior entries scores of 97–98, while recent launch trailer and radio-station reveals have sustained high expectations. Pre-load begins November 12 and physical copies hit stores the same day, setting up immediate post-launch score movement. Historical precedent and the studio’s perfection-focused narrative support strong trader consensus around 90-plus, though any deviation in early reviews could shift implied probabilities quickly.