GTA 6 Release Date: November 19, 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI is officially scheduled to release on November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games currently lists PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as the launch platforms.
The game returns to the fictional state of Leonida and modern-day Vice City, with Jason and Lucia at the center of the story.
When Is GTA 6 Coming Out?
Rockstar Games has officially announced November 19, 2026 as the release date for Grand Theft Auto VI.
The date was announced by Rockstar in November 2025 after the game was moved from its previously announced May 2026 window.
At the time of writing, November 19, 2026 is the official release date listed by Rockstar.
What Platforms Will GTA 6 Be On?
Rockstar currently lists GTA VI for:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
Rockstar has not announced a GTA VI PC release date.
When Can You Preload GTA 6?
Players who purchase the digital version can begin preloading GTA VI on November 12, 2026.
Rockstar also says its physical version will be a code-in-box release rather than a traditional disc. The code allows players to download the game and begin preloading.
Where Is GTA 6 Set?
GTA VI takes place in the state of Leonida, including a modern version of Vice City.
Rockstar describes the story as following Jason and Lucia as they become caught in a criminal conspiracy stretching across Leonida.
Who Are the Main Characters?
Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos are the two central protagonists.
Their relationship is an important part of the story, and Rockstar has shown both characters working together during criminal activities across Leonida.
What About GTA 6 Online?
Rockstar’s current pre-order information describes GTA VI as a single-player experience.
Detailed information about a separate GTA VI multiplayer experience has not been fully announced by Rockstar.
What About a PC Version?
A PC version has not been officially announced with a release date.
Until Rockstar provides more information, PC release dates circulating online should be treated as speculation.
GTA 6 Release Date Summary
| Information | Current status | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 19, 2026 | |
| PS5 | Confirmed | |
| Xbox Series X | S | Confirmed |
| PC | No release date announced | |
| Preload | November 12, 2026 | |
| Setting | Leonida and Vice City | |
| Main protagonists | Jason and Lucia |
We will update this page if Rockstar announces a change to the release schedule or provides additional launch information.