After years of waiting, multiple delays, endless speculation, release date of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is finally getting closer. Rockstar Games’ much-awaited title is now scheduled to arrive on November 19, 2026. The game will bring players back to Vice City, with a new story, two central characters and a massive open world.
The wait has been unusually long. The previous main instalment, Grand Theft Auto V, came out in September 2013. More than 13 years later, the next chapter of the franchise is preparing to make its debut.
Here is everything players need to know about GTA 6, including its release date, platforms, price, storyline and latest updates.
GTA 6 release date: When is Grand Theft Auto VI coming?
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will release worldwide on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
The announcement came on November 6, 2025, when the developer revealed another change to its launch schedule. The company said it needed additional time to finish the game and deliver the level of quality players expect.
“We want to thank you again for your patience and support,” Rockstar said in its announcement.
The game was initially expected to arrive in 2025. Rockstar later moved the release to May 26, 2026, before announcing the November date.
For now, November 19 remains the confirmed launch date. The game’s official Rockstar Store listing and platform partners also carry the same date.
GTA 6 platforms: Will it come to PS5, Xbox and PC?
At launch, GTA 6 will be available on two console platforms:
Rockstar has not announced a PC release date. Players hoping to explore Vice City on their computers will have to wait for further information.
The game will not be available on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. Its official platform listings are limited to the newer generation of consoles.
PlayStation users will also get support for PS5-specific features, including fast loading, 3D audio, DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
GTA 6 pre-load date and download size
Players who have already pre-ordered the digital version can prepare for launch by downloading the game ahead of time.
According to Rockstar’s customer support information, pre-loading begins on November 10, 2026. PlayStation 5 users can start downloading at midnight local time. Xbox Series X|S users can begin at midnight GMT.
The download could require up to 212GB of storage space on PS5, according to information
That is a considerable amount of space, so players may want to clear their consoles before downloading the game.
GTA 6 price: How much will it cost?
Rockstar has priced the Standard Edition at $79.99. The Ultimate Edition will cost $99.99.
The Ultimate Edition includes additional vehicles, weapons, clothing and other in-game items.
Digital pre-orders made before November 20 will also include the Vintage Vice City Pack and a free month of GTA+.
The bonus pack includes a 1955 Vapid Stanier Sedan, a garage, outfits, hairstyles and an exclusive weapon pattern.
GTA 6 story: Who are Jason and Lucia?
The new game will follow two central characters, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.
Set in the fictional state of Leonida, the story takes players back to modern-day Vice City, a fictional version of Miami.
Jason and Lucia find themselves caught in a criminal conspiracy after an apparently easy robbery goes wrong. Their relationship and ability to trust each other become central to the story.
Lucia is introduced as someone who has recently been released from prison. Jason, meanwhile, has a military background.
The game will explore crime, money, relationships and betrayal across a setting inspired by Florida.
GTA 6 pre-orders and expectations
The excitement surrounding GTA 6 is already translating into strong commercial interest.
According to a Reuters report published on November 9, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick said pre-orders were far ahead of the company’s initial expectations.
Research firm Sensor Tower estimated that the game had received 7.71 million digital pre-orders by November 3.
The franchise has sold more than 470 million copies worldwide, according to Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive.
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