The short answer: Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — … from today. Rockstar Games confirmed the date officially, ending years of speculation.
PLATFORMS AT LAUNCH
- PlayStation 5 — day one, November 19, 2026
- Xbox Series X|S — day one, November 19, 2026
- PC — not at launch. Rockstar has not announced a PC release date. History suggests a PC version follows 12–18 months later (as with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2), but that is pattern, not confirmation. Track it on the GTA 6 PC release page.
WHAT WAS DELAYED, AND WHY IT MATTERS
Rockstar originally targeted 2025, then moved the date to May 26, 2026, before settling on the final November 19, 2026 launch. Each delay came with the same message: the extra time is for polish. For a game of this scale — a full return to Vice City and the state of Leonida — the delays read as Rockstar protecting launch quality, not development trouble.
KEY DATES AROUND LAUNCH
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | Pre-orders opened ($79.99 Standard / $99.99 Ultimate) |
| November 12, 2026 | Digital preload begins at local midnight |
| November 19, 2026 | Launch day — PS5 and Xbox Series X|S |
| November 19, 2026 | Pre-order bonus cutoff — claim bonuses by 23:59:59 |
THE GAME ITSELF
Set in Vice City and the wider state of Leonida, GTA VI follows Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval — a criminal duo whose story unfolds across the sun-soaked streets, swamps, and keys of Rockstar's reimagined Florida. Characters · Story · Map
LIVE COUNTDOWN
Watching the days tick down? The full live countdown — with daily videos, launch-week coverage, and launch-day alerts — lives on the GTA VI countdown page. Want the moment it hits zero in your inbox? Get free alerts.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When does GTA 6 come out?
November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — confirmed by Rockstar Games.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not at launch. Rockstar has not announced a PC release date. Based on Rockstar's history with GTA V and RDR2, a PC version is widely expected later, but nothing is confirmed.
Was GTA 6 delayed?
Yes — twice. From a 2025 window to May 26, 2026, then to the final November 19, 2026 date. Rockstar cited polish in both cases.
Can I pre-order GTA 6 now?
Yes — pre-orders opened June 25, 2026. Standard edition is $79.99, Ultimate Edition $99.99. Full details in our pre-order guide.
Is GTA 6 coming to PS4 or Xbox One?
No. GTA VI is current-generation only: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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How we verify: every "confirmed" claim above traces to Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, Sony, or their official store pages, checked September 25, 2026. Rumors, analyst estimates, and fan reconstructions are labeled as such — never presented as fact. Spot something stale? Tell us on the Connect page and we'll re-check it the same day.