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GTA VI

Release date: November 19, 2026 (98 days to go)
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Platforms: PS5, Xbox
Genres: Open world action

Platform and release matrix

Platform	Availability	Release date
PS5	Planned	November 19, 2026
Xbox	Planned	November 19, 2026

Confirmed information

Game overview

Grand Theft Auto VI is Rockstar Games' long-awaited next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, releasing November 19, 2026 exclusively on PlayStation 5 (including PS5 Pro) and Xbox Series X/S — with no PC version at launch and no Nintendo Switch 2 release planned. Set in the fictional state of Leonida and its Vice City, it follows criminal duo Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval in what Take-Two has built its entire Fiscal 2027 guidance around.

Quick answers

When does GTA VI release?

November 19, 2026

What platforms is GTA VI on?

PS5, Xbox

Who is making GTA VI?

Rockstar Games

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Guide coverage

Two Delays and the Current Date

GTA 6 was originally targeted for a Fall 2025 window, pushed to May 26, 2026, then moved again to November 19, 2026 — a six-month slip Rockstar attributed to securing "the level of polish you have come to expect." Take-Two reaffirmed the November date at its May 21, 2026 earnings call, and no further delay has been announced.

Editions, Pricing & Preload

Rockstar opened pre-orders on June 25, 2026 with a Standard Edition at $79.99 and an Ultimate Edition at $99.99 (adding premium in-game vehicles). Standard buyers can upgrade to Ultimate after launch, digital preload begins November 12 (one week before release), and Rockstar has confirmed the single-player campaign is playable offline. Retail copies contain a download code rather than a disc.