GTA 6 Release Date: November 19, 2026 Is Official

Grand Theft Auto VI releases Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar announced the date on November 6, 2025 and continues to use it on the official GTA 6 site, support pages, and preorder listings.

Preorders are live. Digital preload begins at local midnight on November 12, one week before release. Rockstar describes the launch game as a single-player experience.

Confirmed GTA 6 launch facts

The highest-level source is Rockstar’s GTA 6 page. The company’s platform and edition guide confirms the preload and boxed-code details.

How the release date changed

Rockstar said the latest delay gave the team more time to finish the game. A third delay is always possible before software ships, but no new delay is announced. The current date appears across Rockstar, PlayStation, Xbox, and Take-Two materials.

When can you preload GTA 6?

Digital preorders can start preloading at local midnight on November 12. Physical Standard Edition buyers can redeem the download code after receiving the box, which Rockstar expects retailers to make available from November 12. Our preload guide covers the console steps.

The final GTA 6 file size is not published, so ignore storage numbers presented as official.

What time does GTA 6 release?

The US PlayStation Store currently shows 05:00 UTC on November 19. That is midnight Eastern and 9:00 PM Pacific on November 18. The US Xbox Store shows the date but not an exact hour. See the live conversions and caveats in our GTA 6 release-time guide.

What is not confirmed for launch?

Rockstar has not announced a GTA 6 PC date, a separate multiplayer launch date, console frame rates, or the final download size. The US console stores currently show “Rating Pending, Likely Mature 17+,” not a completed ESRB rating. Those missing details should not be filled with predictions.

The current official package is clearer: a single-player story starring Jason and Lucia, set across Vice City and Leonida, with Standard and Ultimate editions available for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Frequently asked questions

Is November 19, 2026 the confirmed GTA 6 release date?

Yes. Rockstar, PlayStation, Xbox, and Take-Two currently list that date.

Does GTA 6 release on PC the same day?

No PC version or PC release date has been announced.

Is GTA 6 coming to PS4 or Xbox One?

No. The official platform list contains PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Our old-console guide explains the options.

Does Ultimate Edition include early access?

No early-access benefit is listed. Both editions use the same November 19 release date.

Facts checked July 18, 2026.