GTA 6 Reviews: When They Could Be Released
Grand Theft Auto 6 will receive reviews before its November 19 launch, confirming that Rockstar will distribute advance copies to gaming media despite some industry speculation the game would not be reviewed pre-release. Review copies are expected to be sent to press before the end of October, with embargo lifting at an unspecified date before launch.
This approach mirrors Rockstar’s established precedent. GTA 5 received reviews on September 16, 2013, one day ahead of its September 17 release, while Red Dead Redemption II also launched reviews the day before its public release in 2018.
GTA 6 is positioned as the most anticipated game in history, with industry analysts projecting it could become the fastest-selling game ever. The early review availability allows critics to prepare comprehensive coverage for day-one consumers while maintaining publisher control over the critical narrative ahead of launch.