GTA 6 release date
Confirmed, delayed twice, and now 30 days away. Here is the date, the platforms, and the full history of how it moved.
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Games lists this date on its official GTA VI page and reaffirmed it alongside the "An Extended Look" gameplay reveal in August 2026.
There is no PC version announced for launch. The game was delayed twice: from an original 2025 window, to May 26, 2026, and finally to November 19, 2026.
30 days until Grand Theft Auto VI releases on November 19, 2026.
What platforms is GTA 6 on?
Two confirmed platforms at launch. Both are current-generation only — there is no PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch 2 version.
PlayStation 5
Rockstar marks PS5 as the "Plays Best On" platform.
ConfirmedXbox Series X|S
Launching day and date with PlayStation 5.
ConfirmedPC
Not announced by Rockstar. GamesBeat reported a Q1 2027 window on October 13, 2026.
ReportedWhy was GTA 6 delayed?
The date moved twice over roughly two years. Rockstar has never given a detailed technical reason beyond wanting more development time.
| When | What happened | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | Trailer 1 lands with a 2025 window | Rockstar revealed Grand Theft Auto VI with a trailer that promised only a broad 2025 launch window — no month, no day. |
| May 2025 | First firm date: May 26, 2026 | Rockstar moved off the 2025 window and committed to a specific date for the first time, apologising that it was "later than you expected". |
| Late 2025 | Second delay: November 19, 2026 | The date slipped roughly six months to Thursday, November 19, 2026 — the date Rockstar still lists today. |
| June 25, 2026 | Pre-orders open worldwide | Standard ($79.99) and Ultimate ($99.99) editions went up, with pricing revealed the day before. |
| August 2026 | "An Extended Look" gameplay reveal | A ~26-minute gameplay special captured on a base PS5, released on Netflix and other platforms. Rockstar reaffirmed the November date alongside it. |
| October 8, 2026 | First six radio stations revealed | A Rockstar Newswire post named six stations, their celebrity hosts, and confirmed the series’ first on-demand podcasts. |
| November 19, 2026 | Launch day | Grand Theft Auto VI releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. |
The only direct explanation Rockstar has offered came with the first delay, when the studio said it was "very sorry that this is later than you expected". The second move, from May 26 to November 19, 2026, was communicated without a detailed rationale.
Both delays landed inside the same fiscal framing from Take-Two, and the November date has since been reaffirmed on an earnings call and alongside the August 2026 gameplay reveal — which is the strongest signal yet that it is holding.
Launch logistics
Pre-load
Digital pre-loading is reported to begin November 12, 2026, one week before launch.
ReportedUnlock time
Rockstar has not published per-region unlock times. Our countdown targets local midnight on launch day.
UnconfirmedAge rating
ESRB Mature 17+ — Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, In-Game Purchases.
ConfirmedRelease date questions
When does GTA 6 come out?
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games lists this date on its official GTA VI page and reaffirmed it alongside the "An Extended Look" gameplay reveal in August 2026.
What platforms is GTA 6 on?
GTA 6 launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Rockstar marks PlayStation 5 as the "Plays Best On" platform. There is no PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2 or cloud version announced.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not at launch, and Rockstar has not announced a PC version at all. On October 13, 2026, GamesBeat reported — citing four sources familiar with Rockstar’s plans — that a PC release is planned for the first quarter of 2027. Rockstar has not commented, so treat the PC window as unconfirmed.
Why was GTA 6 delayed?
GTA 6 slipped twice. The original 2025 window from Trailer 1 became a firm May 26, 2026 date, which then moved roughly six months to November 19, 2026. Rockstar apologised that the first delay was "later than you expected" and has not given a detailed reason beyond wanting the extra development time.
Is there a GTA 6 Online mode?
Rockstar has not announced an online or multiplayer component for GTA 6. The official listing covers single-player only. Given GTA Online’s history, an online mode is widely expected, but nothing has been confirmed.
When can I pre-load GTA 6?
Digital pre-loading is reported to begin on November 12, 2026, one week before launch. This has not been confirmed on Rockstar’s own channels, so confirm with your platform store closer to the date.
What is the GTA 6 age rating?
ESRB has rated GTA 6 Mature 17+, with descriptors for blood and gore, intense violence, mature humor, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, use of drugs and alcohol, and in-game purchases.