GTA 6 release date: November 19, 2026
Quick answer: Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Standard Edition costs $79.99 in the US. No PC date has been announced.
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GTA VI at a glance
- Release date
- November 19, 2026 (Thursday)
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- PC version
- Not announced
- Standard Edition (US)
- $79.99
- Ultimate Edition (US)
- $99.99
- Pre-orders
- Open since June 25, 2026
- Setting
- The state of Leonida, including Vice City
- Protagonists
- Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos
- Developer / publisher
- Rockstar Games / Take-Two Interactive
How we got here
Dec 2023
Trailer 1 reveals GTA VI, Vice City and Lucia; release window set for 2025.
May 2025
Rockstar moves the release to May 26, 2026. Trailer 2 introduces Jason and Lucia's story.
Nov 2025
Release moved again, to November 19, 2026.
Jun 2026
Pre-orders open: Standard $79.99, Ultimate $99.99.
Nov 12, 2026
Boxed copies ship with a download code; pre-load begins.
Nov 19, 2026
GTA VI launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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Questions, answered
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 (Grand Theft Auto VI) is scheduled to release on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Rockstar has not announced a PC version. Previous GTA games came to PC after the console launch, so a later PC release is likely but unconfirmed.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
The Standard Edition is $79.99 in the US. Prices differ by country — see the GTA VI Index for local prices and how many hours of work it takes to buy GTA 6 in each country.
Has GTA 6 been delayed?
Yes, twice: from 2025 to May 26, 2026, and then (announced November 6, 2025) to November 19, 2026.
What editions of GTA 6 are there?
Two: the Standard Edition ($79.99) and the Ultimate Edition ($99.99), which adds extra in-story weapons, vehicles, clothing and tattoos. Rockstar has said there will be no other tiers.
Can I pre-load GTA 6?
Yes. Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026, and boxed copies (which contain a download code, not a disc) ship on November 12 so players can pre-load before launch.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
Rockstar has not confirmed a global unlock time. Digital console games usually unlock at midnight local time on release day; this countdown uses midnight in your time zone.
Who are the main characters in GTA 6?
GTA VI has two protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a criminal couple in the state of Leonida — a fictional take on Florida that includes Vice City.