GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Everything Rockstar has confirmed about it — the release date, trailers, the state of Leonida, the characters — and what it still hasn't announced, with a source on every fact.
Facts checked November 8, 2026. Sources
It unlocks at midnight local time on Nov 19, 2026 in every region, so this counts down to midnight where you are. Pre-load and release times
Unlock time: Rockstar Games Customer Support — regional pre-load and release times
The facts so far
What is confirmed, with a source for each — nothing here is a rumour.
- Release date
- November 19, 2026Midnight local time, every region
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SNo PS4 or Xbox One version
- Pre-load
- From November 10, 2026Digital copies, up to 212 GB
- Price (US)
- $79.99Ultimate Edition $99.99
- PC
- Not announcedAs of Nov 8, 2026
- Mode
- Single-playerNo online mode announced
- Setting
- Leonida, home to Vice City
- Lead characters
- Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos
Not announced yet
What people ask about that Rockstar has not confirmed. We fill these in only when it does.
- PC version
Rockstar has not announced a PC version or a date for one. Its platforms and editions page lists only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
As of Nov 8, 2026: Rockstar Games Customer Support
- Online multiplayer
Rockstar calls GTA VI a single-player game. No GTA VI online mode, and no new GTA Online, has been announced.
As of Nov 8, 2026: PlayStation.com — Grand Theft Auto VI
- Review embargo
Rockstar has not said when reviews can be published.
As of Nov 8, 2026: Rockstar Newswire (GTA VI posts)
- Frame rate and resolution
No frame rates, resolutions or graphics modes have been published for any console. The PlayStation listing says "PS5 Pro Enhanced" without details.
As of Nov 8, 2026: PlayStation.com — Grand Theft Auto VI
- Gone gold
Rockstar and Take-Two have not announced that the game has gone gold.
As of Nov 8, 2026: Rockstar Newswire (GTA VI posts)
- Game Pass or PlayStation Plus
Neither subscription has been announced as including the game.
As of Nov 8, 2026: Xbox Store listing
- Day-one patch
Rockstar has not published a day-one patch for Grand Theft Auto VI, or said anything about its size or contents. The pre-load file of up to 212 GB is the only download it has detailed; any patch that arrives on launch day is unannounced.
As of Nov 8, 2026: Rockstar Newswire (GTA VI posts)
- Accessibility features
No official list of accessibility features has been published.
As of Nov 8, 2026: PlayStation.com — Grand Theft Auto VI
Trailers
Rockstar's official trailers. They play only when you press play.
The GTA 6 guide
One page for each question people ask most.
Latest confirmed news
Official announcements only, newest first.
digital pre-load starts (PS5 at midnight local time; Xbox at 00:00 GMT globally).
Source: Rockstar Newswire
Take-Two fiscal Q2 2027 results after market close, with a 4:30 p.m. ET call.
Source: Take-Two Interactive — press release, October 13, 2026
Rockstar posted the Launch Gallery of new screenshots.
Source: Rockstar Newswire
Rockstar confirmed pre-loading starts November 10 (up to 212 GB), code-in-box copies reach retailers November 12, and a free poster and map arrive at launch.
Source: Rockstar Newswire
Rockstar Support confirmed the unlock time: midnight local time on November 19 in all regions, on both platforms.
Source: Rockstar Games Customer Support
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When does GTA 6 come out?
Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar set the date on November 6, 2025, after moving it from May 26, 2026.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
At midnight local time on November 19, 2026, in every region, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, according to Rockstar Support.
When can I pre-load GTA 6?
From November 10, 2026 if you bought it digitally: on PS5 from midnight local time, on Xbox Series X|S from 00:00 GMT worldwide. Rockstar says it needs up to 212 GB of free space.
Is GTA 6 on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. GTA VI is only for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; PlayStation confirms there is no PS4 version, and Rockstar lists no other platform.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not announced. Rockstar has not announced a PC version or a date for one. Its platforms and editions page lists only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar’s last two big games reached Steam about 13 and 19 months after their console launches, but that is history, not a promise.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
In the US the Standard Edition is $79.99 and the digital-only Ultimate Edition is $99.99 (UK £69.99 / £89.99). Pre-orders before November 20 get the Vintage Vice City Pack.
Does the physical version of GTA 6 come on a disc?
No. The boxed version is a download code with no disc. It reaches retailers on November 12, 2026, and the code can be redeemed straight away to pre-load.
Does GTA 6 have online multiplayer?
Not announced. Rockstar calls GTA VI a single-player game. No GTA VI online mode, and no new GTA Online, has been announced. The only official link to GTA Online so far is the GTA+ month that comes with digital pre-orders.
Where is GTA 6 set?
In the fictional state of Leonida, with a modern-day Vice City as its main city. Rockstar has named six regions: Vice City, the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga.
Who are the main characters in GTA 6?
Two leads: Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval. Rockstar has also introduced Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre’Quan Priest, Real Dimez, Raul Bautista and Brian Heder.
Has GTA 6 been delayed again?
No. November 19, 2026 is still the date on Rockstar’s site and in Take-Two’s latest results. It was delayed twice before: from 2025 to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026. Reports of a 2027 delay come from social-media accounts, not from Rockstar or Take-Two.
Sources
Every fact on this page links to where it was published. Official sources are Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive and the platform holders; anything else is labelled as a press report. Leaks and rumours are left out. Checked against these sources on November 8, 2026.
- Rockstar Newswire — "Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to launch November 19, 2026"
- Rockstar Games Customer Support — regional pre-load and release times
- Rockstar Newswire — "Pre-load begins on November 10"
- Rockstar Games Customer Support — platforms, editions and versions
- PlayStation.com — Grand Theft Auto VI
- Rockstar Games — official Grand Theft Auto VI site: Developer · GTA 6 Trailer 1 · Vice City · Leonida Keys · Grassrivers · Port Gellhorn · Ambrosia · Mount Kalaga · Leonida Penitentiary · Jason Duval · Cal Hampton · Boobie Ike · Dre'Quan Priest · Real Dimez (Bae-Luxe and Roxy) · Raul Bautista · Brian Heder
- Take-Two Interactive Q1 FY2027 earnings release (SEC filing)
- Rockstar Newswire — "Pre-order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25"
- Game Rant — press report
- Rockstar Newswire — The Goodtime State: Vice City Collection
- Rockstar Newswire: GTA 6 Trailer 2 · GTA 6 Launch Trailer · Feb 4, 2022 · Jun 18, 2026 · Aug 6, 2026 · Aug 27, 2026 · Sep 17, 2026 · Oct 8, 2026 · Oct 8, 2026, Grand Theft Auto VI Collection Now at the Rockstar Store · Oct 29, 2026 · Nov 5, 2026
- Rockstar Newswire (GTA VI posts)
- Xbox Store listing
- Rockstar Newswire — "Watch Trailer 1 now"
- Take-Two Interactive Q4 FY2024 earnings release (SEC filing)
- Rockstar Newswire — "Grand Theft Auto VI is now coming May 26, 2026"
- Video Games Chronicle: Sep 18, 2022 · Nov 8, 2023 — press report
- Game Informer: Dec 4, 2023 · Aug 26, 2026 — press report
- Take-Two Interactive earnings release (SEC filing)
- PlayStation.Blog
- Take-Two Interactive — press release, October 13, 2026
- Take-Two Interactive press release, September 18, 2013
- Steam — Grand Theft Auto V Legacy
- Worth Playing, October 26, 2018 — press report
- Steam — Red Dead Redemption 2