GTA 6 Release Date: When Does Grand Theft Auto VI Come Out?
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The date is officially confirmed by Rockstar Games.
Is the November 19, 2026 date confirmed?
Yes. Rockstar Games announced the date in a Newswire post, and parent company Take-Two Interactive reaffirmed it during its earnings update in May 2026. With pre-orders opening June 25, 2026 and a summer marketing push underway, all signs point to the date holding.
The GTA 6 timeline so far
- Dec 2023 — First official trailer revealed
- May 2025 — Second trailer; deeper look at Vice City and the characters
- 2025–2026 — Release window shifts as Rockstar finalizes the game
- Nov 6, 2025 — Rockstar locks in November 19, 2026
- May 2026 — Take-Two reaffirms the date
- June 25, 2026 — Pre-orders open
- Nov 19, 2026 — 🚀 Launch day
What platforms?
GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. No PC version has been announced yet — read our PC breakdown.
How long until launch?
The live countdown on our home page ticks down to the exact moment. Want a heads-up as launch approaches? Grab launch alerts below.
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