GTA VI reviews will go live before launch, Insider Gaming reports

Insider Gaming reports that reviews of Grand Theft Auto VI will be published before the game launches on November 19. In an article published Oct 14 2026, senior editor Grant Taylor-Hill writes that the outlet has learned the preliminary review embargo but is not sharing it, because the timing is subject to change before release. The report says reviews will appear before players can get the game digitally. Insider Gaming does not say where the information came from, and Rockstar Games has not confirmed it.

Why it matters. Big releases do not always let reviews out early. When an embargo lifts before launch, players can read verdicts before the game unlocks, which matters most for anyone deciding whether to pre-order or which edition to buy. A pre-launch embargo also suggests Rockstar is confident enough to put review copies in critics' hands ahead of time, though the report does not say how far ahead.

What is still unknown. The review embargo date itself, how long before release it falls, and whether it will move. Insider Gaming says the timing could still change. It is also not known which outlets will get review copies or when. Until Rockstar or Take-Two says something, treat this as a report, not a confirmed plan. We will update the GTA VI hub if a date is announced.