Edge magazine has a 16-page GTA 6 cover story out October 29
Edge visited Rockstar's Edinburgh studio and saw the game running. The feature lands Thursday; nothing from it has been published yet.
Edge magazine's issue #430 is devoted to GTA 6 and goes on sale on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with a 16-page cover story built on Rockstar interviews and screenshots made for the feature, according to GamesRadar+, which publishes Edge. PC Gamer reports the team visited Rockstar's Edinburgh studio and saw the game running.
What has been announced
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Edge #430 leads with GTA 6, on sale October 29 | Reported by Edge's publisher (GamesRadar+) |
| 16-page cover feature with Rockstar interviews | Reported (GamesRadar+, PC Gamer) |
| Screenshots made for the feature | Reported; not seen yet |
| Double-sided gatefold cover with Jason and Lucia | Reported (GamesRadar+) |
| Free to read online from October 29 | Per GamesRadar+ |
| What the feature reveals | Unknown until it publishes |
Why it matters
Rockstar has kept its pre-launch press tight: a few interviews, store listings and a heavy ad push such as the Miami Vice City takeover. A hands-on visit by a long-running magazine is the closest thing to a preview so far, and it arrives three weeks before launch. Game Rant flagged October 29 as a date to watch; that date matches this feature, and Rockstar has announced nothing else for it.
What to expect
We will not repeat unverified claims about the feature. Once it is public we will check what Rockstar actually said and update. Until then, remember the verified basics: GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and pre-load starts November 12. See our release date hub and the review embargo rumor.
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FAQ
When does Edge's GTA 6 cover story come out?
Edge #430 goes on sale on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and GamesRadar+ says the story will be readable online the same day.
Will the Edge feature show new GTA 6 screenshots?
GamesRadar+ says the 16-page report includes screenshots made for the feature. We have not seen them, so we can't say what they show.
Is the Edge article the “official update” expected on October 29?
Game Rant pointed to October 29 as a date to watch, but Rockstar has not announced anything for it. Treat it as the Edge feature, not a Rockstar announcement.
When does GTA 6 launch?
November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Sources
- GamesRadar+ — GTA 6 exclusive leads Edge 430 (Oct 27, 2026)
- PC Gamer — Edge magazine went to Rockstar to see GTA 6 (Oct 27, 2026)
- GTABoom — Rockstar Let Edge Into Rockstar North for a Massive GTA 6 Cover Story (Oct 27, 2026)
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