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Grand Theft Auto VI comes out Thursday, November 19, 2026. Every update here is marked as confirmed by Rockstar or only reported.
- November 19, 2026 ConfirmedPS5 and Xbox Series X|S
- Preload November 12 ConfirmedAbout 210 GB, size reported
- $79.99 / $99.99 ConfirmedStandard and Ultimate editions
- PC: no date yet ReportedQ1 2027 reported by GamesBeat
Days until GTA 6
The countdown runs to midnight on November 19 in your own time zone. Rockstar has not announced an unlock time; digital copies can preload from November 12.
Release time and preload →Latest GTA 6 news
All news →- GTA 6 hacker Arion Kurtaj's trial is listed for November 9 · Leaks · Reported Reported
- GTA 6 on PS5 reportedly needs system software 14.22 before launch · Platforms · Reported Reported
- GTA 6 Edge magazine cover story: 16 pages from inside Rockstar North · Development · Confirmed Confirmed
- GTA 6 Original Score by Justice is out December 11, with new single Pusher · Trailers and media · Confirmed Confirmed
- GTA 6 purchase intent hits a record 29% of US console and PC players, Circana says · Pre-order and price · Reported Reported
- GTA 6 gameplay clip airs on South Park, credited to Rockstar Games · Trailers and media · Reported Reported
- GTA 6 file size on PS5 reported at about 210 GB · Platforms · Reported Reported
- GTA 6 launch week: Rockstar UK staff to vote on union recognition, IWGB says · Development · Reported Reported
- GTA 6 review embargo reportedly lifts November 18, one day before launch · Reviews and rating · Reported Reported
- GTA 6 launch trailer is out, five weeks before release · Trailers and media · Confirmed Confirmed
The GTA 6 guides
36 guides · 12 topicsGTA 6 release date: November 19, 2026
GTA 6 comes out Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Preload starts November 12. What is confirmed, what is not, and the PC date.
Release date02GTA 6 release time and preload
GTA 6 preloads from November 12, 2026 and is expected to unlock at midnight local time on November 19. Rockstar has not confirmed an exact time.
Release date03GTA 6 countdown
Live GTA 6 countdown to November 19, 2026 in your own time zone, with the preload date, the expected unlock time around the world and the week's key dates.
Delays04GTA 6 delayed: every delay so far, and why
GTA 6 has been delayed twice: from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026. No third delay has been announced. The full timeline.
Delays05The original GTA 6 release date
GTA 6 was first due in fall 2025, then May 26, 2026. It now comes out November 19, 2026. When each date was set and when it changed.
Delays06Is GTA 6 cancelled?
GTA 6 is not cancelled. It launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-orders open since June 25, 2026. Where the rumour comes from.
Delays07Is GTA 6 delayed to 2027?
GTA 6 is not delayed to 2027. Rockstar still lists November 19, 2026, and the claim has no source. Only the PC version is reported for 2027.
Platforms08What consoles is GTA 6 on?
GTA 6 is on PS5 (including PS5 Pro) and Xbox Series X|S only. No PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch 2 or Game Pass at launch. Boxed copies are a code, not a disc.
Platforms09GTA 6 PC release date
GTA 6 is not coming to PC on November 19, 2026. Rockstar has announced no PC version; GamesBeat reports one for Q1 2027. Steam, specs and what we know.
Platforms10GTA 6 on PS5
GTA 6 comes out on PS5 and PS5 Pro on November 19, 2026, for $79.99. PS5 Pro Enhanced, about 210 GB reported, limited DualSense controllers at $84.99.
Platforms11GTA 6 on Xbox Series X and Series S
GTA 6 comes out on Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026 for $79.99. Series S is supported, there is no Xbox One version, and it is not on Game Pass.
Platforms12Is GTA 6 on PS4 or Xbox One?
GTA 6 is not coming to PS4 or Xbox One. It is a PS5 and Xbox Series X|S game, out November 19, 2026. What last-gen owners can do instead.
Platforms13How big is GTA 6? File size and storage
GTA 6 is reported to need about 210 GB on PS5, from PlayStation Store data. Rockstar has not confirmed it. How much space to free and when to download.
Platforms14GTA 6 specs and system requirements
GTA 6 has no official PC requirements because no PC version is announced. The console specs it runs on, the reported 210 GB size and 30fps builds.
Pre-order and price15GTA 6 pre-order guide
GTA 6 pre-orders are open: Standard $79.99, Ultimate $99.99, Vintage Vice City Pack bonus, preload from November 12. Boxed copies are a code, not a disc.
Pre-order and price16How much is GTA 6?
GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition in the US. Collector's box $399.99 without the game. Full price list.
Pre-order and price17GTA 6 editions compared
GTA 6 comes in a $79.99 Standard Edition and a $99.99 digital-only Ultimate Edition. The $399.99 Goodtime State box is merchandise without the game.
Map and location18Where is GTA 6 located? Leonida and Vice City
GTA 6 takes place in Leonida, a fictional US state, and its main city, Vice City. The six places Rockstar profiles, what they resemble, and when it is set.
Map and location19Vice City in GTA 6: where it is and how it compares to Miami
Yes, GTA 6 is set in Vice City, the main city of the fictional state of Leonida. Rockstar never names Miami or Florida, but Vice City resembles Miami.
Gameplay and features20GTA 6 gameplay and features: everything confirmed
GTA 6 gameplay so far: two playable leads, loud or quiet robberies, police who remember outfits, airboats, diving and 600,000+ animations.
Gameplay and features21What is GTA 6?
GTA 6 is Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar's next open-world crime game, set in Vice City and the state of Leonida. Out November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox.
Characters and story22GTA 6 characters: Jason, Lucia and the cast
The GTA 6 main characters are Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. All eight people Rockstar profiles, who they are, and what is known about the voice cast.
Characters and story23GTA 6 story: the official plot so far
The GTA 6 story follows Jason and Lucia after an easy score goes wrong. The official plot, what Rockstar's writers have said, and whether story length is known.
Trailers and media24GTA 6 trailers, screenshots and music
Every GTA 6 trailer and its date, from Trailer 1 (Dec 2023) to the launch trailer (Oct 15, 2026), plus screenshots, cover art and the music.
Development25GTA 6 development: from the 2022 confirmation to launch
How GTA 6 was made: Rockstar's 2022 confirmation, the leak, two delays, the team, the budget question and what comes after the November 19, 2026 launch.
Development26GTA 6 timeline: the announcement, the reveal and every key date
Rockstar first announced GTA 6 on February 4, 2022 and revealed it with Trailer 1 on December 4, 2023. Every key date up to the November 19, 2026 launch.
Development27How long has GTA 6 been in development?
Rockstar has given no start date. Bloomberg traces GTA 6 to 2014 and a 2015 Miami trip, with most work waiting until Red Dead Redemption 2 shipped in 2018.
Development28How much did GTA 6 cost to make?
Rockstar has not disclosed GTA 6's budget. Its publishing head denies the $1.5bn+ claim; Bloomberg's Jason Schreier says likely over $1bn. Each figure checked.
Development29Who makes GTA 6? Rockstar's GTA 6 development team
GTA 6 is made by Rockstar Games, owned by Take-Two Interactive, with Rockstar North reported to lead. The studios, team heads, headcount and engine.
Development30GTA games release dates, from 1997 to GTA 6
The first GTA came out in 1997 and the last, GTA 5, on September 17, 2013. GTA 6 follows on November 19, 2026. Every main GTA game and its year.
Development31GTA 7 release date: when does GTA 7 come out?
There is no GTA 7 release date: Rockstar has not announced GTA 7. What Take-Two's CEO said, and why Rockstar expects its next game to take less time than GTA 6.
Leaks32GTA 6 leaks: from the 2022 hack to the 2026 Cyberleek clips
Every major GTA 6 leak: the 2022 hack, the early Trailer 1, the April 2026 data breach and the 2026 Cyberleek clips, plus what Rockstar and Take-Two did.
Leaks33Who leaked GTA 6?
The 2022 GTA 6 leak was the work of Arion Kurtaj, a Lapsus$ hacker whose trial is listed for November 9, 2026. The 2026 Cyberleek leaker is not identified.
GTA 6 Online34GTA 6 Online: release date and what we know
GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 as a single-player game. Rockstar has not announced GTA 6 Online or a date; Twitch's CEO says 2027. GTA Online stays.
Reviews and rating35GTA 6 reviews: when they go live
GTA 6 reviews are reported to go live November 18, 2026, the day before launch. Rockstar has not confirmed the embargo. What to expect and where to read them.
Reviews and rating36GTA 6 age rating: what is GTA 6 rated?
GTA 6 is rated M for Mature 17+ by the ESRB and PEGI 18 on the UK PlayStation Store. Australia and New Zealand list R18+. Every descriptor and what was pulled.
Where GTA 6 takes place
GTA 6 map guide →
Photos show the real Florida places each part of Leonida is compared to. Credits: photo credits.
GTA 6 questions
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 comes out on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar set that date in November 2025 and has repeated it since, most recently with the launch trailer on October 15, 2026. Release date guide
Has GTA 6 been delayed again?
No. GTA 6 was delayed twice, from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026 and then to November 19, 2026. Posts claiming a third delay to 2027 have no backing from Rockstar or Take-Two. Every GTA 6 delay
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not at launch. Rockstar has announced only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. GamesBeat reported in October 2026 that a PC version is planned for early 2027, but Rockstar has not confirmed it. GTA 6 on PC
How much does GTA 6 cost?
The Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99 in the US. Digital purchases before November 20, 2026 also include one month of GTA+. GTA 6 price
When can I preload GTA 6?
Digital copies and boxed codes can preload from November 12, 2026, seven days before launch. The download is reported at about 210 GB, a figure Rockstar has not confirmed. GTA 6 file size
Does GTA 6 have online multiplayer at launch?
No. Rockstar and the stores describe GTA 6 as a single-player experience, and no online mode or date has been announced. Take-Two says it will keep supporting GTA Online. GTA 6 Online
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