GTA 6 Release Date: November 19, 2026
Rockstar Games has confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI for November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This is the definitive, updated timeline — every delay, every source, and everything you can lock in today to be ready for launch morning.
The confirmed date
The official release date is November 19, 2026 — announced by Rockstar Games in the May 2026 Newswire post that also delayed the previous May 26 target. It's a global simultaneous launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
There is no PC version at launch. Rockstar's historical pattern (GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2) means a PC release typically arrives 12–18 months later — expected window is late 2027 to mid-2028.
Full delay timeline
The path to the November 2026 date wasn't clean. Here's every publicly known shift:
- Dec 2023 — Trailer 1 drops; Rockstar states "2025"
- May 2024 — Take-Two narrows to "Fall 2025"
- May 2025 — First delay: pushed to May 26, 2026
- May 2026 — Second delay: pushed to Nov 19, 2026 (current)
Why November 19, 2026 is holding
Three signals suggest this date is real: (1) Take-Two's fiscal-year guidance is now built around it, (2) preorders opened on the same Newswire post — Rockstar doesn't open preorders on soft dates, and (3) the marketing campaign officially started (Trailer 2 dropped, box art revealed).
The historical pattern also lines up: every prior Rockstar delay stuck to its second date. GTA V (2013) and RDR2 (2018) each shifted once and shipped on the revised target.
Preorder editions & pricing
Standard Edition is $69.99 USD on both consoles. Deluxe ($99.99) adds early-access Vice City vehicle skins and 500K in-game currency. Collector's Edition ($249.99) ships with a physical map, character statues, and Steelbook.
Regional pricing follows Rockstar's usual band — see our detailed price breakdown for currency conversions.
How to prep for launch day
Free up ~150GB SSD space now. Pre-install unlocks 48 hours before launch (Nov 17, 6PM UTC). Sign into Rockstar Social Club if you haven't in a while — first-day activation servers get hammered.
Frequently asked
Is GTA 6 delayed again?+
As of July 2026, no. November 19, 2026 remains the confirmed target and Rockstar has begun full marketing rollout (Trailer 2, box art, open preorders).
Will GTA 6 be on PC at launch?+
No. GTA 6 launches PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. A PC version is expected 12–18 months post-launch, following Rockstar's pattern with GTA V and RDR2.
How much does GTA 6 cost?+
Standard Edition is $69.99 USD. Deluxe is $99.99, Collector's is $249.99. See our price guide for regional pricing.
Can I preorder GTA 6 now?+
Yes. Preorders are live on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and rockstargames.com. Physical preorders are open at all major retailers.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?+
Rockstar hasn't confirmed the exact hour, but historically unlocks happen at midnight local time on release day, with pre-loading enabled 48 hours prior.
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