GTA 6 Release Date: November 19, 2026
GTA 6 comes out on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here’s the live countdown, the confirmed platforms and how we got here.
Counting down to 00:00 Eastern Time (ET), November 19, 2026.
GTA 6 release details
| Release date | November 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S |
| PC version | Not announced |
| Online multiplayer at launch | No, launches single-player first |
| Digital pre-load | Starts at local midnight, November 12, 2026 (details) |
| Pre-orders | Open since June 25, 2026 (price & editions) |
| Setting | Leonida and Vice City (see the map) |
GTA 6 delay history
- Trailer 1 (December 2023): Rockstar announced a 2025 release window.
- First delay: the date moved to May 26, 2026.
- Second delay (November 2025): the date moved to November 19, 2026.
- Since then: Take-Two has reaffirmed November 19 on every earnings call, most recently on August 7 and at its September 17, 2026 shareholder meeting.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
The November 2026 launch rolls around the world: New Zealand unlocks first at midnight on November 19, about 18 hours before the US. Find your exact time with our GTA 6 unlock time tool, and if you’re planning a day off, see taking time off for GTA 6.
Full timeline of trailers and reveals: every GTA 6 trailer and reveal.
What to do before launch
- Get to know the six confirmed regions of Leonida so you know where you’re headed.
- Check whether the PS5 Pro makes a difference before you upgrade.
- Compare Standard vs Ultimate Edition. You can upgrade later, so there’s no rush.
- Bookmark the interactive map. Verified locations go live from day one.
GTA 6 release date FAQ
What is the GTA 6 release date?
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Take-Two has repeated this date on every earnings call since setting it, most recently in August and at its September 17, 2026 shareholder meeting.
Has GTA 6 been delayed?
Yes, twice. It was first aimed at 2025, then moved to May 26, 2026, then moved again in November 2025 to November 19, 2026. There’s no sign of a third delay.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not at launch. Only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions have been announced. Rockstar has historically released PC versions later, but no PC version or date has been announced.
Will GTA 6 Online be available at launch?
No. Take-Two has said GTA 6 launches as a single-player experience, and GTA Online (for GTA 5) will keep being supported after GTA 6 releases.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
PlayStation Store listings show midnight local time on November 19 in most countries. New Zealand is first, about 18 hours before the US, and the US and Canada unlock together at midnight Eastern. See our GTA 6 unlock time page for your country.
Sources: Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive official statements. Checked 2026-10-13.