RELEASE DATE
GTA 6 Launch Countdown
November 19, 2026 — PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · PC (TBC)
When Does GTA 6 Come Out
Launch Date
Nov 19, 2026
Platforms
PS5|XBOX S/X
Status
IN DEV
PC Release
LATE 2027
Why Was Grand Theft Auto Delayed?
Grand Theft Auto VI was delayed because Rockstar needed extra time to finish development at the quality level the studio set for itself. Rockstar’s official statement framed the delay directly: “We need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve.” The delay moved the launch from an original 2025 window to May 2026, then again to the current date: Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Development pressure played a measurable role in both delays. Rockstar requested employees return to office work in April 2024 to manage the final development stages, and the studio later dismissed 34 employees in October 2025 over confidential information disclosure. The following week, Rockstar pushed the release date back again, citing additional polish requirements rather than the staffing changes.
Community reaction to the delays split between frustration and acceptance. Some players expressed declining interest in the extended wait, while others viewed the additional development time as a reasonable trade-off for a more complete game at launch.
GTA 6 Release Date Timeline
| Stage | Release Date | What Changed |
|---|---|---|
| Original Window | 2025 | GTA 6 was initially planned for release sometime in 2025. |
| First Delay | May 26, 2026 | Rockstar delayed the game to allow more development and polishing time. |
| Second Delay | November 19, 2026 | The launch was moved again so Rockstar could meet its expected quality standards. |
| Current Release Date | Thursday, November 19, 2026 | This is the latest announced release date for Grand Theft Auto VI. |
| PLATFORM | STATUS | TARGET DATE |
|---|---|---|
| PLAYSTATION 5 | Confirmed Launch Platform | NOV 2026 |
| XBOX SERIES S/X | Confirmed Launch Platform | NOV 2026 |
| PC (WINDOWS) | Post-Launch Optimization | LATE 2027/28 |
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Edition & Pricing
Standard Edition
- Base game Grand Theft Auto VI
- GTA Online Access
- Pre-order Bonus cash
$79.99+
Ultimate Edition
- Base game Gta VI
- GTA Online Access
- Vintage Vice City Pack
- Early Beta Access (3 Days)
- Exclusive Chrome Weapon Skins
$99.99+
Official Media
GOT QUESTIONS?
GTA 6 Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Grand Theft Auto 6.
GTA 6 release date 2026: Rockstar’s official release date is confirmed to be November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games announced this date in early 2026 via their official channels and the Take-Two Interactive investor reports.
GTA 6 launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. A PC version has not been officially confirmed but is widely expected in 2027, consistent with Rockstar’s pattern with GTA 5.
GTA 6 features two playable protagonists: Lucia, a woman recently released from prison, and Jason, a criminal operative working in the Vice City underworld. This marks the first time a main GTA game features a female protagonist.
GTA 6 is set in Leonida, a fictional US state inspired by Florida. The main city is Vice City, a returning location last seen in GTA: Vice City (2002), now massively expanded to include the broader Leonida state with rural areas, Everglades-style swamps, and coastal towns.
GTA 6 Standard Edition is priced at $79.99 USD. A Premium Edition at $99.99 includes 3 days early access (from November 16) and the Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack with exclusive in-game currency and items.
Official PC system requirements haven’t been confirmed yet, as GTA 6 launches on consoles first. Estimated minimum requirements include an RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT GPU, Intel Core i7-8700K CPU, 16 GB RAM, and 100 GB storage. Use our PC Checker tool above for a personalized assessment.
The exact map size hasn’t been officially confirmed, but leaks and trailer analysis suggest Leonida is significantly larger than GTA 5’s Los Santos and San Andreas. It reportedly includes multiple cities, rural highways, swamplands, beaches, and offshore areas.
Yes, GTA Online will return with GTA 6, though details are limited. Rockstar has confirmed GTA Online will be a separate experience, with the single-player story launching first. The online component is expected to launch a few weeks after the main game.
Confirmed features include dynamic weather events including hurricanes, an evolving world that changes over time, improved NPC behavior and social systems, dual protagonist switching, enhanced vehicle mechanics, and a more detailed economy system.
As of 2026, Rockstar has released three official GTA 6 trailers. Trailer 1 (December 2023) revealed Vice City and Lucia. Trailer 2 (2024) showed Jason and gameplay glimpses.