Release date
Thursday, November 19, 2026, confirmed by Rockstar Games on November 6, 2025.
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Counting down to midnight on November 19, 2026 in your local timezone.
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · PS5 · PS5 Pro · Xbox Series X|S
The exact unlock time has not been announced yet.
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Platforms
PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X and Series S. No PC version announced.
Price & editions
Standard Edition 79.99 €/$. Ultimate Edition 99.99 €/$, digital only.
Single-player
Rockstar presents the game as a single-player experience. No online mode announced for launch.
Latest official news
October 15, 2026
The Launch Trailer shadowdrops
Rockstar released the official Launch Trailer with no prior teaser: 90 seconds, captured in-game on PS5. The November 19, 2026 release date was reiterated, and the official single « Flower in a Hurricane » by Justice with Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard was announced, from “Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album”.
Official source — Rockstar Games YouTube channelAugust 27, 2026
An extended look premieres on Netflix
An extended look video premiered on Netflix at 3 PM EDT. The same video went up on Rockstar's own channels at 9 PM EDT the same day.
Official source — Rockstar Games YouTube channelJune 24, 2026
Editions and prices revealed
Rockstar revealed the editions and their prices: a Standard Edition at 79.99 € / $79.99 and a digital-only Ultimate Edition at 99.99 € / $99.99 with exclusive digital bonus content. The physical box contains a download code rather than a disc. Pre-orders opened the next day, June 25, rolling out at midnight local time, with the Vintage Vice City Pack as a pre-order bonus through November 20, 2026, and 30 days of GTA+ for digital pre-orders.
Official source — Rockstar Games — GTA VI page
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When does GTA 6 come out?
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games confirmed that date on November 6, 2025, moving the game from its previous date of May 26, 2026.
What time does GTA 6 release?
The exact unlock hour has not been announced. Our countdown targets midnight on November 19, 2026 in your local timezone, and we will publish the official hour as soon as Rockstar announces it.
Will GTA 6 come to PC?
A PC version has not been announced. The launch is console-first. As precedent only: GTA V launched on consoles in 2013 and on PC in 2015.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
The Standard Edition is 79.99 € / $79.99 in digital and physical form. The Ultimate Edition is 99.99 € / $99.99, digital only, and includes exclusive digital bonus content such as vehicles, weapon skins, cosmetics and an exclusive mission.
Where and since when can I pre-order?
Editions and prices were revealed on June 24, 2026 and pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026, rolling out at midnight local time. Pre-orders are available on the official Rockstar Games site and on the console stores.
Where is the game set and who are the protagonists?
The game is set in the state of Leonida, inspired by Florida and including Vice City. The protagonists are Lucia and Jason.
Is there an online mode at launch?
Rockstar presents Grand Theft Auto VI as a single-player experience. There is no official announcement about any online mode at launch.
Does the physical box contain a disc?
As reported at the editions announcement, the physical box contains a download code rather than a disc.
Is this site official?
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