When does GTA 6 come out?

Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

When can I pre-load GTA 6?

Digital pre-loading opens November 12, 2026 at local midnight, one week before launch.

Not at launch. Rockstar has not announced a PC date. Press reports point to early 2027, but that is unconfirmed.

Take-Two has repeatedly said there will be no further delays, and the October 15 launch trailer restated November 19.

Release

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-loading opens a week earlier, on November 12 at local midnight. PC has no announced date.

Dec 4, 2023
Rockstar released the first GTA 6 trailer, introducing Lucia and the return to Vice City. It went up a day early after leaking. confirmed
May 6, 2025
Trailer 2 arrived with new looks at Jason, Lucia and Vice City, alongside new key art and character pages on Rockstar's site. confirmed
Nov 6, 2025
Rockstar moved the launch from May 26, 2026 to Thursday, November 19, 2026. confirmed
Jun 18, 2026
Rockstar revealed the cover art, a new logo and the pre-order date. confirmed
Jun 24, 2026
Two editions only: Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99. Physical boxes contain a download code, not a disc. Standard owners can buy the Ultimate upgrade later. confirmed
Jun 25, 2026
Pre-orders opened at local midnight. Anyone who buys before November 20 gets the Vintage Vice City Pack, and digital pre-orders include a free month of GTA+. confirmed
Aug 27, 2026
Rockstar premiered "An Extended Look", the first long-form gameplay showing. confirmed
Oct 14, 2026
Bloomberg reports the online component is expected in 2027. Rockstar has not announced a date; the launch is single-player. reported
Oct 15, 2026
The launch trailer dropped 35 days before release, restating November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. confirmed
Nov 12, 2026
Digital pre-loading starts at local midnight, seven days before launch. Physical code-in-box copies are also available from this date. confirmed
Nov 19, 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. No PC date has been announced. confirmed

When does GTA 6 come out?: Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
When can I pre-load GTA 6?: Digital pre-loading opens November 12, 2026 at local midnight, one week before launch.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?: Not at launch. Rockstar has not announced a PC date. Press reports point to early 2027, but that is unconfirmed.
Will GTA 6 be delayed again?: Take-Two has repeatedly said there will be no further delays, and the October 15 launch trailer restated November 19.