Console date
OfficialNovember 19, 2026
This is the date Rockstar and Take-Two are working toward for console launch.
Read the latest release-date checkUse this as the quick read before you pre-order: how long is left, what the editions cost, what the bonuses include, and what Rockstar has actually confirmed.
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Console date
OfficialThis is the date Rockstar and Take-Two are working toward for console launch.
Read the latest release-date checkLaunch platforms
OfficialRockstar has named PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for day one. PC is still waiting for its own date.
PC status
PendingThere is no PC launch date or window yet, so treat any PC store listing as noise until Rockstar says otherwise.
Pre-orders
OfficialYou can pre-order now through the console stores, Rockstar, and select retailers.
See where pre-orders openedUS pricing
OfficialIn the US, Standard is $79.99 and Ultimate is $99.99. Other countries do not all land at the same effective price.
Compare pricing and editionsEditions
OfficialStandard gets you the game. Ultimate is the $20 step-up for players who want the extra shops, missions, vehicles, weapons, and outfits.
What Ultimate actually addsFebruary 4, 2022
Rockstar finally confirms that work on the next Grand Theft Auto game is well underway.
Rockstar NewswireDecember 4, 2023
The first official trailer confirms Vice City, Leonida, Lucia, and Jason.
Rockstar YouTubeMay 17, 2024
Take-Two narrows the launch target to Fall 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
GTA BOOM on the Fall 2025 windowMay 2, 2025
Rockstar moves the game back from Fall 2025 and gives GTA 6 its first exact release date: May 26, 2026.
GTA BOOM on the May 2026 delayMay 6, 2025
Rockstar drops a second trailer and a fresh batch of screenshots.
Rockstar YouTubeNovember 6, 2025
Rockstar delays the game again, moving it six more months from May 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026.
GTA BOOM on the November 2026 delayFebruary 19, 2026
Take-Two repeats the November 19, 2026 date and says the big marketing campaign starts in summer 2026.
Take-Two earnings releaseJune 18, 2026
Rockstar announces that GTA 6 pre-orders will open on June 25, alongside the official cover art and a refreshed story synopsis.
GTA BOOM on the pre-order announcementJune 25, 2026
Rockstar opens GTA 6 pre-orders, confirms the $79.99 Standard Edition and $99.99 Ultimate Edition, and sets digital pre-loading for November 12.
GTA BOOM on GTA 6 price and editionsNovember 19, 2026
This is the date Rockstar and Take-Two currently have set for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Take-Two investor presentationJul 18, 2026
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Right now, GTA 6 is set for November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Follow the latest release-date confirmationYes. The timer follows the current console date Rockstar and Take-Two have given: November 19, 2026.
Not yet. Until Rockstar gives an exact unlock time, the timer counts down to the start of November 19, 2026 UTC so the page stays consistent for everyone.
No PC launch has been announced. For now, only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are confirmed for launch day.
Yes. Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026 through PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, and select retailers.
Read our pre-order coverageIn the United States, Standard is $79.99 and Ultimate is $99.99. Regional prices vary a lot, so the cheapest and most expensive markets are not all paying the same effective amount.
See the country-by-country price tablePre-orders and purchases before November 20, 2026 include the Vintage Vice City Pack. Digital pre-orders also include one free month of GTA+, but remember that GTA+ renews unless you cancel it.
Check the GTA+ bonus detailsNo. The physical version is a box with a download code inside, not a disc. Physical copies become available November 12, 2026 so players can still pre-load before launch.
Read the physical edition explainerNo. Rockstar has not announced early access. Standard and Ultimate Edition players are set to start on the same November 19, 2026 launch date.
See what Ultimate includes insteadHot right now
GTA V sold 11.2 million copies on day one and 29 million in its first month back in 2013. The combined PS5 and Xbox Series X/S install base now sits at roughly 120 million. Analysts project GTA 6 will land somewhere between 40 and 60 million in its first month. Take Two needs the high end of that range to hit the $7.6 billion in 60 days projection. Hardware price hikes in Asia, no PC version at launch, and emerging market affordability all pull on the downside.
Leading pick: Breaks Reality (Over 60 million). GTA 6 sells more than 60 million copies in its first month, exceeding even the most aggressive forecasts and rewriting expectations of what an entertainment launch can do. (39%, 2.44x)
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Every publisher in the industry fled to September. Devolver quote-tweeted the coverage with two words: "Not every publisher." The indie publisher has now pledged twice to ship a game the exact same day as GTA 6, re-committing each time the date moved. The logic is sneaky-smart: GTA 6 isn't on Steam at launch, Devolver's $20 games don't compete with an $80 blockbuster for wallet share, and November 19 Steam traffic will be at an annual peak with nothing new to buy. Or it's all an elaborate bit from the most meta publisher in gaming. Devolver Directs have a habit of blurring that line.
Leading pick: Same Day Delivery. Devolver releases a new game on exactly November 19, 2026, making good on the pledge word for word. (39%, 2.41x)
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The PS5 Pro has been waiting 19 months for a game that justifies its price tag. GTA 6 is the only candidate left. If Rockstar delivers 60fps on PS5 Pro while the base PS5 stays at 30, Sony finally has a showcase. If both consoles run the game identically, the $900 Pro becomes the most expensive way to play the same game everyone else is playing. Sony reportedly delayed the PS6 partly to let GTA 6 carry this generation. The frame rate decision is now the bet that defines the hardware.
Leading pick: 30fps Locked Across the Board. GTA 6 launches at 30fps on both PS5 Pro and base PS5, with the Pro only delivering visual upgrades like higher resolution, better ray tracing, or improved image quality. (75%, 1.27x)