Console date
OfficialNovember 19, 2026
This is the date Rockstar and Take-Two are working toward for console launch.
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Console date: November 19, 2026Pre-orders: live nowStandard: $79.99
As of 2026-10-09 (UTC), there are 41 calendar days until the scheduled GTA 6 release date, November 19, 2026. Rockstar has not confirmed the exact unlock time.
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November 19, 2026
Launch platforms
OfficialPS5 + Xbox Series X|S
Rockstar has named PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for day one. PC is still waiting for its own date.
PC status
PendingNot announced
There is no PC launch date or window yet, so treat any PC store listing as noise until Rockstar says otherwise.
Pre-orders
OfficialLive now
You can pre-order now through the console stores, Rockstar, and select retailers.
See where pre-orders openedUS pricing
Official$79.99 / $99.99
In 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 + Ultimate
Standard 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 addsKey GTA 6 milestones
February 4, 2022
Rockstar says the next GTA is in active development
Rockstar finally confirms that work on the next Grand Theft Auto game is well underway.
Rockstar NewswireDecember 4, 2023
Trailer 1 lands
The first official trailer confirms Vice City, Leonida, Lucia, and Jason.
Rockstar YouTubeMay 17, 2024
Fall 2025 becomes the first official release window
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
The first delay pushes GTA 6 to May 26, 2026
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
Trailer 2 follows a few days later
Rockstar drops a second trailer and a fresh batch of screenshots.
Rockstar YouTubeNovember 6, 2025
The second delay shifts GTA 6 to November 19, 2026
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 sticks with November 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 confirms GTA 6 pre-orders for June 25
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
Pre-orders go live with confirmed prices and editions
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
Current launch target
This is the date Rockstar and Take-Two currently have set for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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Countdown FAQ
When is GTA 6 coming out?
Right now, GTA 6 is set for November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Follow the latest release-date confirmationIs the GTA 6 countdown based on an official release date?
Yes. The timer follows the current console date Rockstar and Take-Two have given: November 19, 2026.
Has Rockstar confirmed the exact unlock time for GTA 6?
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.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC at launch?
No PC launch has been announced. For now, only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are confirmed for launch day.
Are GTA 6 pre-orders live?
Yes. Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026 through PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, and select retailers.
Read our pre-order coverageHow much does GTA 6 cost?
In 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 tableWhat is included with GTA 6 pre-orders?
Pre-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 detailsDoes GTA 6 have a physical disc?
No. 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 explainerDoes GTA 6 Ultimate Edition include early access?
No. 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 instead