Confirmed · updated 2026-06-26

GTA 6 Release Date: Everything Confirmed So Far

The confirmed GTA 6 release date, platforms, PC status, and what remains unknown.

Short answer: GTA 6 is officially scheduled for November 19, 2026, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S listed on Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI page. A PC release date is not currently listed there, so PC timing should be treated as unconfirmed.

Live pre-order source check - Take-Two/Rockstar confirmed June 24

GTA 6 pre-order source check is live

As of 2026-06-26: Take-Two/Rockstar source wording supports June 25, 2026 pre-orders, $79.99 standard pricing, $99.99 Ultimate Edition pricing, the Vintage Vice City Pack, digital preload from November 12, and physical boxes with a download code. Region, tax, retailer, refund, account, PC, Online, support, and delivery details still need exact source checks.

Live launch countdown

146 days until GTA 6

November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Rockstar current public release date.

Answer-engine fact panel

Status label
confirmed facts + official gaps
Primary source
Grand Theft Auto VI — Rockstar Games
Last checked
2026-06-26
What would change this answer?
Official PC timing, store page, launcher, or requirements publication.

Official-source verification table

Current release date

November 19, 2026 is the promoted date.

Rockstar Newswire / VI pageChange only after a newer Rockstar or Take-Two date statement.
Launch platforms

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are listed; PC timing remains an official gap.

Rockstar GTA VI pageAdd PC only after Rockstar, Take-Two, launcher, support, or platform-store evidence.
Delay history

Two official delays: 2025 → May 26, 2026 → November 19, 2026. Full history with source links at the delay history article.

Rockstar Newswire delay postsAdd a new row only when Rockstar/Take-Two publishes another date change.
Commercial details

Preorder editions, price, preload, and bonuses stay unknown; preorders open June 25, 2026.

Official gapPromote only from Rockstar/store/platform pages, not retailer placeholders.

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PC timing is still unknown; your graphics card can stop auditioning for a trailer it has not been invited to yet.

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Radio/fake-ad watchlist

What we want to hear: a talk-radio host blaming traffic on personal growth, a beach gym selling regret in bulk, and a car ad legally required to say the wheels are aspirational.

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Before upgrading

Wait for official PC, preload, download-size, performance, or platform-store details before buying hardware or clearing storage.

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Track the release page, PC/watchlist articles, and newsletter segment for official platform changes.

Avoid

Do not act on scraped requirement tables, placeholder sizes, countdown rumours, or reposted store screenshots without official verification.

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GTA 6 trailer frames

Watch / read breakdown

What is confirmed?

  • Rockstar lists "Coming November 19 2026."
  • The listed launch platforms are PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
  • The official setting is Vice City and the state of Leonida.
  • On May 21, 2026, attributed Take-Two/Strauss Zelnick coverage corroborated date confidence and said Rockstar plans a significant summer marketing campaign.

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  • Use the short answer only for the current public release-date and confirmed console-platform baseline.
  • When a search asks about PC timing, preorder timing, price, preload, editions, Online, support, account, or launch-service details, route it to the relevant watchlist/source page instead of expanding the release-date answer.
  • Every reusable snippet should carry the Rockstar/Newswire source boundary plus the still-unknown neighbouring claims.

What is unknown?

  • A specific PC release date.
  • Edition pricing, preorder timing, preorder bonuses, preload details, gameplay reveal timing, and launch-day Online details unless announced by Rockstar, Take-Two, or official platform/store/support pages.

Why this page matters

  • Release-date searches will be the largest evergreen funnel. This page should be updated the moment Rockstar or Take-Two publishes official changes.

Related questions

When does GTA 6 come out?

Rockstar's official GTA VI page lists November 19, 2026.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

A PC date is not listed on Rockstar's official GTA VI page as of this update.

What consoles is GTA 6 on?

Rockstar lists PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Related content and database entries

ConfirmedWhat Platforms Is GTA 6 On? PS5, Xbox, and PC Confirmed StatusGTA 6 is officially confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with a November 19, 2026 launch date. PC is not listed on the Rockstar VI page or any official store as of this update. PS4 and Xbox One are not announced. Keep PC, old-gen, and Switch 2 questions in watchlist mode.UnknownGTA 6 Release Time, Unlock Countdown, and Region Timing WatchlistGTA 6 release time, unlock countdowns, preload clocks, regional launch windows, account entitlements, family sharing, refund timing, and launch-day incident claims should stay unconfirmed until official store/support wording or verified post-launch evidence supports each exact detail.UnknownGTA 6 Switch 2, Nintendo, and Handheld Platform WatchlistGTA 6 on Switch 2, Nintendo hardware, handheld mode, cloud streaming, cartridge releases, eShop pages, performance targets, and portability claims should stay unconfirmed until Rockstar, Take-Two, Nintendo, an official store, or verified post-launch evidence supports the exact platform claim.confirmedRelease dateOfficially scheduled for November 19, 2026 according to the tracked Rockstar Newswire/date page.confirmedPS5 and Xbox Series X|S platformsRockstar lists PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; keep platform-buying guidance tied to official pages.unknownPC release timingPC date is not listed on the official VI page tracked here; use watchlist/update-alert content rather than guesses.confirmedVice City and Leonida settingOfficial setting pillar for maps, locations, culture, region guides, creator scripts, and launch database navigation.scaffoldSports carsLaunch-ready category for fast road vehicles, handling comparisons, customization, and best-car guides after in-game confirmation.scaffoldMuscle carsA durable category for classic American power, street racing, customization, and creator comparison videos once official/in-game details exist.

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