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GTA 6 Reviews

The reviews are expected on November 18, 2026, the day before launch (reported, not announced by Rockstar). This page fills up with every score the moment they go live.

Metacritic—Not out yet
OpenCritic—Not out yet
Our average—Not out yet
Reviews in—days (reported)
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When do GTA 6 reviews come out?

  • Review embargo: November 18, 2026, one day before launch, according to leaker NateTheHate, confirmed by Insider Gaming and Mashable. Rockstar has not announced it, and the exact time is not known.
  • Review copies: reportedly sent to critics at the end of October, so reviewers have had more than two weeks with the game.
  • The game itself: unlocks at midnight local time on November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Exact times: GTA 6 release time by country.

When the reviews go live, this page shows the Metacritic and OpenCritic scores, every major review with its score and a short verdict, and what critics agree on.

How GTA 6 compares with Rockstar's last games

201397Grand Theft Auto V
201897Red Dead Redemption 2
2026—Grand Theft Auto VI

Metacritic scores of the original console versions.

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FAQ

When do GTA 6 reviews come out?

Reviews are expected on November 18, 2026, one day before the game unlocks on November 19. This date comes from reliable leakers and reports (NateTheHate, Insider Gaming, Mashable); Rockstar has not announced it, and the exact time is not known.

Where can I see the GTA 6 Metacritic score?

On this page. As soon as the reviews go live, we add the Metacritic and OpenCritic scores and every major review in one table, and keep it updated.

Will GTA 6 reviews have spoilers?

Big sites usually avoid story spoilers in reviews, but some may talk about the opening hours. If you want to go in blind, read only the scores and verdicts.

Will GTA 6 get a 10/10?

Nobody knows until the reviews are out. For reference, GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 both scored 97 on Metacritic.

Sources: review embargo reported by Beebom and Tech Insider; past scores from Metacritic. Each review links to the original site.