Launch tracker
GTA 6 release date
Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This page tracks the confirmed street date, preload window, and pricing, and it keeps the still-unannounced items clearly separated from the ones Rockstar has actually published.
Console launch
Until Leonida opens
Official street date November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Preload begins November 12, 2026.
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What is confirmed
- Release date
- November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Preload
- Begins November 12, 2026, including code-in-box physical copies.
- Editions
- Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99 (US). Preorders opened June 25, 2026.
- Launch experience
- Single-player, following Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos through a conspiracy across Leonida.
What is still open
- A PC release date or PC system requirements.
- A standalone multiplayer or GTA VI Online release plan.
- Final download and installation sizes.
- Performance modes, frame-rate targets, and resolution targets per console.
- A global unlock time schedule for launch day.
Release-date changes appear on the Rockstar Newswire and the official Grand Theft Auto VI page before anywhere else. Retailer placeholders, storefront metadata, and countdown bots are not announcements.
Keep reading
- GTA 6 editions comparedStandard vs Ultimate, preorder bonuses, and code-in-box details.
- GTA 6 Extended LookNetflix and Rockstar YouTube windows for the August 27 premiere.
- GTA 6 countdown clockFull-screen release and preload timers.
- Why GTA 6 skips PC at launchWhat Rockstar has actually said about console-first.
FAQ
GTA 6 release date questions
- When does GTA 6 come out?
- Rockstar Games lists Grand Theft Auto VI for November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. That street date replaces every earlier release window quoted during the first two trailer campaigns.
- What platforms is GTA 6 launching on?
- The announced launch platforms are PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar has not announced a day-one PC edition, and Nintendo Switch 2 is not a launch platform.
- When can I preload GTA 6?
- Digital preloading is scheduled to begin November 12, 2026, one week before launch. Physical copies also become available that day and contain a download code in the box, so boxed buyers can use the same preload window.
- Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
- Rockstar has confirmed a console-first launch and has not published a PC release date or PC system requirements. Treat any specific PC date circulating online as unconfirmed until it appears on a Rockstar-owned page.
- How much does GTA 6 cost?
- The United States price is $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Pricing varies by country and storefront, so your local PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or retailer listing is the final authority.
- How big is the GTA 6 download?
- Rockstar has not published a final download or installation size. Plan for a substantial download even with a physical copy, since boxed editions ship a code rather than a playable disc.
- Will GTA 6 Online launch with the game?
- The announced launch experience is single-player, following Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Rockstar has not announced a standalone multiplayer release plan or a GTA VI Online launch date.
- Has the GTA 6 release date been delayed again?
- As of the latest official materials, November 19, 2026 remains the date Rockstar and Take-Two reference. Any change would be announced on the Rockstar Newswire or the official Grand Theft Auto VI page first.