GTA 6 is officially coming out on Thursday, 19 November 2026. Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, bringing players back to Vice City as part of the much larger fictional state of Leonida.
The date is particularly important for players who have followed the game since its first trailer.
GTA 6 was originally announced for 2025, before being moved to May 2026 and subsequently delayed again until November 2026. As of August 2026, Rockstar is still publicly listing 19 November as the launch date.
When Is GTA 6 Coming Out?
The confirmed GTA 6 release date is 19 November 2026.
| GTA 6 Detail | Confirmed Information |
| Release date | 19 November 2026 |
| Developer | Rockstar Games |
| Publisher | Rockstar Games |
| PS5 | Confirmed |
| Xbox Series X | S |
| PC | No release date announced |
| PS4 | Not supported |
| Xbox One | Not announced |
| Setting | Leonida and Vice City |
| Main characters | Jason and Lucia |
Rockstar continues to show the November release date on the official GTA 6 website, while Take-Two Interactive also listed GTA 6 for 19 November in its August 2026 financial results.
That provides stronger confirmation than rumours or unofficial leaks about the game’s launch schedule.
Why Was GTA 6 Delayed?
GTA 6 has gone through several changes to its release window.
When Rockstar released the first GTA 6 trailer in December 2023, the company said the game was coming in 2025 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Rockstar then announced on 2 May 2025 that GTA 6 would instead arrive on 26 May 2026. The developer explained that additional development time was required to deliver the quality players expected.
Another delay followed in November 2025.
Rockstar moved the release from May to 19 November 2026, saying that the extra months would give the development team additional time to finish the game with the desired level of polish.
The timeline therefore looks like this:
2025 release window → 26 May 2026 → 19 November 2026
While the delays have extended an already lengthy wait, they also indicate that Rockstar is prepared to postpone the game rather than release it before development is complete.
Could GTA 6 Be Delayed Again?
Another delay can never be ruled out completely until a game has actually launched, but there is currently no official announcement suggesting GTA 6 has been delayed beyond 19 November 2026.
There are also several signs that Rockstar is moving closer to launch.
Pre-orders opened in June 2026, Rockstar continues to promote the November date, and Take-Two’s latest announced release schedule still lists GTA 6 for 19 November.
Rockstar has also announced another major look at GTA 6 for 27 August 2026, suggesting its marketing campaign is accelerating as the launch approaches.
Unless Rockstar announces another change, players should therefore treat 19 November 2026 as the official release date.
What Consoles Will GTA 6 Be Available On?
GTA 6 will launch on:
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 5 Pro
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Rockstar consistently describes the Xbox release as Xbox Series X|S, meaning Series S owners are included despite the console having less powerful hardware than the Series X.
PlayStation also confirms that GTA 6 will be available on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Will GTA 6 Come Out on PS4?
No. GTA 6 will not be released for PlayStation 4.
PlayStation’s official GTA 6 page specifically states that the game will only be playable on PlayStation 5 consoles and will not be available on PS4.
That means anyone still using a PS4 will need to upgrade to a PS5 or another supported platform to play the game.
The decision is unsurprising considering the scale of GTA 6 and the significant hardware difference between the PS4 generation and current consoles.
When Is GTA 6 Coming Out on PC?
Rockstar has not announced a GTA 6 PC release date.
Every current official release announcement specifies PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with PC absent from the launch platforms. Take-Two’s August 2026 release schedule also lists GTA 6 only for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
That does not necessarily mean GTA 6 will never reach PC.
Rockstar has previously brought games including GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 to PC after their console releases. However, until Rockstar confirms a PC version, any specific GTA 6 PC launch date remains speculation.
PC players should therefore be cautious of websites or social media posts claiming an exact PC release date.
When Can You Preload GTA 6?
Players who purchase an eligible digital version will be able to begin preloading GTA 6 on 12 November 2026, one week before launch.
Rockstar’s support information states that preloading begins at local midnight on 12 November.
That should allow players to download the game’s files in advance rather than having to wait for a potentially very large download on release day.
The game itself will then become available when the official launch period begins on 19 November 2026.
Where Is GTA 6 Set?
GTA 6 takes place in the fictional US state of Leonida, which includes a modern version of Vice City.
Vice City is Rockstar’s fictional interpretation of Miami and previously appeared prominently in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
However, GTA 6 is expected to go far beyond the city itself.
Rockstar describes Leonida as a sprawling state, with the official promotional material showing beaches, highways, wetlands, small communities, nightlife districts and densely populated urban environments.
The company has described GTA 6 as its biggest and most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.
Who Are the Main Characters in GTA 6?
The central characters are Jason and Lucia.
Rockstar’s official description explains that the pair become caught in a wider criminal conspiracy after an apparently straightforward score goes wrong. Their survival increasingly depends on trusting one another as they travel through Leonida.
Lucia is particularly significant because she is one of the central playable protagonists shown throughout GTA 6’s marketing.
The relationship between Jason and Lucia appears likely to form a major part of the story rather than simply functioning as separate character campaigns.
Is GTA 6 Available to Pre-Order?
Yes. GTA 6 pre-orders are now available.
Rockstar opened pre-orders on 25 June 2026, almost five months before the game’s planned November launch.
Several editions are available, with additional bonuses offered depending on the edition and purchase method.
Players interested primarily in the main story do not necessarily need the most expensive edition, so it is worth comparing the included content before ordering.
When Is the Next GTA 6 Reveal?
Rockstar has announced Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look for 27 August 2026.
The presentation is scheduled to appear through Netflix and Rockstar’s official online channels. Rockstar says the event will provide an extended look at the game ahead of its November launch.
It should be one of the most significant GTA 6 updates released so far and could reveal substantially more about gameplay, the world, characters and activities available across Leonida.
How Long Has It Been Since GTA 5?
Grand Theft Auto V originally launched in September 2013.
With GTA 6 scheduled for November 2026, there will be more than 13 years between the original launches of GTA V and GTA VI.
The unusually long gap is one reason anticipation surrounding GTA 6 has become so intense.
During that period, Rockstar continued expanding GTA Online, brought GTA V to several generations of consoles and released Red Dead Redemption 2.
GTA 6 will nevertheless represent the first completely new numbered Grand Theft Auto release in more than a decade.
Is the GTA 6 Release Date Finally Confirmed?
Yes. For now, 19 November 2026 is the definitive official GTA 6 release date.
Rockstar Games lists the date directly on the GTA 6 website, its store and its Newswire announcements, while Take-Two continues to include the same date in its corporate release schedule.
The game will initially arrive on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC players will have to wait for a separate announcement, while PS4 owners will not be able to play GTA 6 on their existing console.
After years of trailers, rumours and two major delays, GTA 6 is now approaching the final months before its planned launch.
FAQs
What is the GTA 6 release date?
GTA 6 is officially scheduled to launch on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Is GTA 6 still coming out in 2026?
Yes. Rockstar and Take-Two continue to list GTA 6 for November 2026, with no newer delay announced.
Is GTA 6 coming out on PC?
A PC release date has not been announced. Rockstar currently lists only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as launch platforms.
Will GTA 6 be available on PS4?
No. PlayStation has confirmed that GTA 6 will not be available for PS4.
Can GTA 6 be preloaded?
Yes. Rockstar says eligible players can begin preloading GTA 6 from 12 November 2026, ahead of the 19 November launch.
Where will GTA 6 take place?
GTA 6 is set in the fictional state of Leonida, including a modern version of Vice City.
Who are the protagonists in GTA 6?
The story centres on Jason and Lucia, whose criminal activities draw them into a wider conspiracy across Leonida.
