GTA 6 Release Date, Platforms, Pre-Orders and Preload
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GTA 6 releases November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. See the preload date, editions and prices, and every official date change from Rockstar.
Grand Theft Auto VI release dates
| Platform | Region | Release date | Edition | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 | Worldwide | November 19, 2026 | — | Dated | ir.take2games.com |
| Xbox Series X|S | Worldwide | November 19, 2026 | — | Dated | ir.take2games.com |
Verified October 12, 2026 against Rockstar Games announcements.
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Games set that date in November 2025, the game's second delay, and repeated it when pre-orders were announced in June 2026.
GTA 6 key facts
| Milestone | Date | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-orders | June 25, 2026 | Opened at midnight local time | Rockstar Games press release |
| Digital preload | November 12, 2026 | For digital pre-orders | Same release |
| Physical copies available | November 12, 2026 | The box contains a download code, to support preloading | Same release |
| Launch | November 19, 2026 | PS5 and Xbox Series X|S | Same release |
GTA 6 release date timeline
- December 4, 2023: Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto VI for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025 and released Trailer 1. (Rockstar Games press release)
- May 2, 2025: The game, which had been expected in fall 2025, was moved to May 26, 2026. (Take-Two Interactive)
- May 6, 2025: Trailer 2 released, still listing May 26, 2026. (Rockstar Games press release)
- November 6, 2025: Rockstar moved the launch to Thursday, November 19, 2026. (Rockstar Newswire, Take-Two Interactive)
- June 24, 2026: Rockstar announced pre-orders starting June 25, 2026, with launch still set for November 19, 2026.
GTA 6 platforms, editions and price
The official announcements list only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The standard game is $79.99, and the Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition is $99.99. Pre-orders and purchases made before November 20, 2026 include the Vintage Vice City Pack, and digital pre-orders add a free month of GTA+. Rockstar lists the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store and retailers as places to buy it.
FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out?
November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
When can I preload GTA 6?
Digital pre-orders can start preloading on November 12, 2026.
Has GTA 6 been delayed?
Yes, twice: from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, and then to November 19, 2026.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Rockstar's announcements so far list only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Sources
- Rockstar Games: Pre-orders announcement (June 24, 2026)
- Rockstar Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Set to Launch November 19, 2026
- Rockstar Games: Trailer 2 announcement (May 6, 2025)
- Take-Two Interactive: May 2, 2025 release
- Take-Two Interactive: Fiscal Q2 2026 results (November 6, 2025)
- Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI announcement (December 4, 2023)