Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI arrives November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with review codes reportedly distributed and an embargo lifting November 18. Trader consensus reflects the studio's history of Metacritic scores in the mid-to-high 90s, including GTA IV at 98 and GTA V at 97, alongside Take-Two's emphasis on scores above 95 for long-term franchise value. Massive development resources, multiple delays for polish, and record pre-order momentum fuel expectations of critical acclaim, though some analysts cite hype risks that could cap scores below 90. The November 18 embargo and subsequent launch represent the key near-term catalysts that will determine the final aggregated critic score.