GTA 6 Release Date

Rockstar Games publicly confirmed for the first time that the next Grand Theft Auto was in active development.

The debut trailer introduced Lucia and Jason, the state of Leonida, and a broad 2025 launch window. It passed 93 million views in 24 hours, a YouTube record for a game trailer at the time.

Rockstar announced GTA 6 would miss fall 2025 and set a specific new date of May 26, 2026.

The second trailer showcased Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos in detail alongside a refreshed website with dozens of screenshots. It drew over 475 million views across platforms in 24 hours.

Rockstar moved the game from May 26 to November 19, 2026, saying the extra months would let the team finish the game with the level of polish players expect.

CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed on the earnings call that November 19 is firm, would not slip again, and that marketing would ramp up after the World Cup.

Rockstar unveiled the official cover art and logo and announced pre-orders would open June 25.

Standard ($79.99) and Ultimate ($99.99) editions went on sale across the Rockstar Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Amazon, GameStop, and other retailers. Physical stock sold out at several retailers within hours.

Digital pre-load opens a full week early so consoles can download and decompress the game before launch.

Grand Theft Auto VI releases worldwide on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

When does GTA 6 come out?

GTA 6 releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Games confirmed the date on November 6, 2025, and Take-Two reaffirmed it during its earnings call on May 21, 2026.

Has GTA 6 been delayed?

Yes, twice. GTA 6 was originally targeted for fall 2025. On May 2, 2025, Rockstar delayed it to May 26, 2026, and on November 6, 2025, it was delayed again to November 19, 2026, citing the extra months needed to finish the game with the expected level of polish.

Will GTA 6 be delayed again?

It looks very unlikely. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick reaffirmed the November 19, 2026 date on May 21, 2026, and said it would not move again. Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026, which is the strongest signal yet that the date is locked.

What platforms is GTA 6 launching on?

GTA 6 launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. There is no PS4, Xbox One, or Nintendo version, and no PC version has been announced at launch.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

Rockstar has not announced a PC version of GTA 6. Based on Rockstar's history, where GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 both arrived on PC one to two years after consoles, a later PC release is widely expected but remains unconfirmed.

When does GTA 6 preload start?

Digital preload begins on November 12, 2026, one week before launch, so PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players can download the game ahead of release day.

How much does GTA 6 cost?

GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Everyone who pre-orders before November 20, 2026 also gets the free Vintage Vice City Pack.