Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on Thursday, 19 November 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It unlocks at midnight local time in every region. Below is everything Rockstar Games has confirmed so far, with a link to the source for each point. Anything Rockstar has not announced is marked as not announced.
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GTA 6 at a glance
| Confirmed | |
|---|---|
| Release date | Thursday, 19 November 2026 |
| Release time | Midnight local time, all regions |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| PC | Not announced |
| Standard Edition | $79.99 |
| Ultimate Edition | $99.99 |
| Pre-load | From 10 November 2026 |
| Pre-load size | Up to 212 GB |
| Pre-order bonus | Vintage Vice City Pack (before 20 November) |
Release date
GTA 6 launches on 19 November 2026. This is the second delay: Rockstar first planned a 2025 release, then moved it to 26 May 2026, then to 19 November 2026. Source: Rockstar Newswire.
Release time in your time zone
Rockstar says the game releases at midnight local time on 19 November in all regions, on both PS5 and Xbox. That means 12:00 a.m. on Thursday where you are: 12:00 a.m. Eastern in New York, 12:00 a.m. Pacific in Los Angeles, 00:00 in London and 00:00 in Tokyo. New Zealand is among the first places to reach midnight. Source: Rockstar Support.
Price and editions
There are two editions:
- Standard Edition: $79.99. Sold digitally and as a boxed copy. The box holds a download code, not a disc with the full game.
- Ultimate Edition: $99.99. Adds a set of premium vehicles, weapons, clothing and activities tied to Jason and Lucia's story.
Prices in other currencies depend on your store. Source: Rockstar's pre-order announcement, via Game Developer.
Pre-order bonus
Every pre-order, and every purchase made before 20 November 2026, includes the Vintage Vice City Pack. Digital pre-orders also come with one free month of GTA+. Pre-orders opened on 25 June 2026 at the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Store and other retailers. Source: Game Developer.
Pre-load date and download size
- PS5: pre-load started at midnight local time on 10 November 2026.
- Xbox Series X|S: pre-load started at 12 a.m. GMT on 10 November 2026, at the same moment worldwide.
- Size: up to 212 GB of free space, depending on your console.
Pre-loading downloads the game early, but you still can't play until the release time. Source: Rockstar Support pre-load FAQ.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not announced. Rockstar has only announced PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It has given no PC release date, PC price or PC requirements. Earlier GTA games came to PC after their console release, but Rockstar has not said anything about a PC version of GTA 6.
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Is there a GTA 6 browser or free version?
No. GTA 6 is a paid console game, and there is no official browser or free version. Sites that claim to let you play GTA 6 in a browser or download it for free are not official. More in Is there a GTA 6 browser game?
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We will update this page on 19 November with launch details and review scores.
