GTA 6 Release Date: Everything to Know Before the November 19 Launch
After years of waiting, the GTA 6 release date is finally a week away. Rockstar Games says Grand Theft Auto VI launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026. It is one of the most anticipated video games ever made. Here is what is confirmed, and what is still just rumor.
GTA 6 release date and platforms
Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on November 19, 2026, according to the official Rockstar Store. It launches on:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
There is no PC version announced yet. Some outlets have reported that a PC release could come later, but Rockstar has not confirmed it. Older consoles, such as the PS4 and Xbox One, are not included.
Price, editions and pre-orders
Here is what Rockstar’s store lists:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Physical edition | $79.99, a download code in a box, with no disc |
| Digital editions | Standard and Ultimate |
| Pre-order bonus | Vintage Vice City Pack if ordered before November 20 |
| Pre-load | Began November 10, 2026 |
| Rating | ESRB Mature |
Notably, the physical version contains only a download code. So even boxed copies will need to be downloaded. Some reports put the Ultimate Edition at $99.99, but that price had not been officially confirmed when this article was written.
A long road to launch
GTA 6 has been a long time coming. The last main game, Grand Theft Auto V, came out in 2013.
- December 2023: Rockstar released the first trailer, which set the game in a modern version of Vice City and introduced Lucia.
- May 2025: the game was delayed from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026. A second trailer then introduced Jason alongside Lucia, in the fictional state of Leonida.
- November 2025: Rockstar delayed it again, to November 19, 2026.
After the second delay, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said the company wanted to give Rockstar "the appropriate amount of time to polish the title," according to Tech Insider.
Why GTA 6 matters beyond gaming
GTA 6 is also a business story. Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has a lot riding on it, and its stock fell about 7% after the November 2025 delay. Retailers, console makers and streamers are all expecting a boost around launch.
The timing is notable too. The game arrives the week before Black Friday, in the middle of a holiday season that the NRF expects to top $1 trillion in sales. Read our holiday sales forecast for more.
Tips before launch day
- Free up storage now. Open-world games are large, and the pre-load is already available.
- Check your edition. Standard buyers can upgrade to Ultimate later, according to Rockstar’s store.
- Buy from official stores. Big launches attract scams, so avoid sellers offering early codes or "beta" access.
- Set a spending limit. If you plan to buy add-ons, decide your budget ahead of time.
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The bottom line
The GTA 6 release date is November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The physical edition costs $79.99, pre-loading is open and there is no confirmed PC date yet. After two delays and more than a decade since GTA V, the wait is almost over.
Details are as listed by Rockstar Games and the sources linked above as of November 12, 2026. Unconfirmed reports are noted as such.
