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When reviews drop
| What | Status |
|---|---|
| Review embargo | Reported for Nov 18, 2026 (NateTheHate; verified per Insider Gaming). Not confirmed by Rockstar. |
| Exact time | Unknown |
| Launch | Nov 19, 2026 (unlock times) |
Scores
Scores will be added as each outlet publishes.
| Outlet | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic (aggregate) | Pending | |
| OpenCritic (aggregate) | Pending | |
| IGN | Pending | |
| GameSpot | Pending | |
| Eurogamer | Pending | |
| Polygon | Pending |
Our verdict
Coming after launch. Until then, here's what you can decide now: if you're buying at launch anyway, buy by Nov 19 to keep the pre-order bonus. If you want to read reviews first, they're expected the day before, so you still have time.
Quick answers
When do GTA VI reviews come out?
Reviews are reported to go live on November 18, 2026, the day before launch. That date comes from insider NateTheHate and was reported as verified by Insider Gaming. Rockstar hasn't confirmed it, and the exact time is unknown.
What is GTA VI's Metacritic score?
There's no score yet because reviews haven't been published. We'll add it here once they are.
Should I wait for reviews before buying GTA VI?
If you're unsure, yes. Reviews are expected the day before launch, so you can still buy by November 19 and keep the pre-order bonus.
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