Overview
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026. The release date was confirmed by Rockstar Games through an official Newswire post and reaffirmed by Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick during the company's Q3 FY2026 earnings call in February 2026, and reaffirmed again during the Q4 and full-year FY2026 earnings call on May 21, 2026. The game will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch, with a PC version expected to follow at a later date.
Release Date
The game was originally announced with a 2025 release window during its first trailer reveal in December 2023. On May 2, 2025, Rockstar confirmed a delay, pushing the release to May 26, 2026. A subsequent delay announced on November 6, 2025 moved the date to November 19, 2026. The final confirmed date of November 19, 2026 was announced via the Rockstar Newswire. Take-Two's CEO stated that marketing for the game would begin in summer 2026, signaling confidence in meeting the November deadline.
Milestone | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
Trailer 1 | December 5, 2023 | First reveal; 2025 release window announced |
First Delay | May 2, 2025 | Pushed from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026 |
Second Delay | November 6, 2025 | Pushed from May 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026 |
Trailer 2 | May 6, 2025 | New footage alongside character reveals |
Final Date Confirmed | November 19, 2026 | Launch confirmed for November 19, 2026 |
Confirmed Platforms
PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 is one of two confirmed launch platforms for Grand Theft Auto VI. Sony's console has been a central part of the game's marketing since the first trailer. The PS5's SSD architecture, which enables fast loading and seamless streaming of open-world environments, is well suited for Leonida's large and detailed game world.
Alongside the June 24, 2026 pre-order reveal, Sony detailed how the game uses the PlayStation 5 hardware. Grand Theft Auto VI carries the official "Plays Best on PlayStation 5" designation and supports the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, the controller's built-in speaker, and Tempest 3D AudioTech for spatial sound, with the console's ultra-high-speed SSD enabling near-instant load times. Players who pre-order a digital copy on the PlayStation Store receive a free month of GTA+. Rockstar also unveiled the game's official cover art on June 18, 2026, available as downloadable artwork.
Xbox Series X|S
The Xbox Series X|S is the second confirmed launch platform. Both the standard Series X and the digital-only Series S are included. Take-Two has confirmed that physical editions will be available at launch, countering earlier speculation that the game might launch as digital-only.
PC
A PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI has not been officially announced for launch day. However, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed the topic directly, stating that "Rockstar has an approach to platforms which we've seen before, and they will make more announcements in due time." This is widely interpreted as confirmation that a PC release will follow the console launch, consistent with Rockstar's established pattern of staggered platform releases.
Excluded Platforms
Rockstar and Take-Two have confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will not release on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. The game is built exclusively for current-generation hardware, taking full advantage of the processing power, memory, and storage speeds offered by the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Platform Summary
Platform | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
PlayStation 5 | Confirmed at launch | November 19, 2026 |
Xbox Series X|S | Confirmed at launch | November 19, 2026; physical editions available |
PC | Expected post-launch | No official date; likely 2027 based on Rockstar's history |
PlayStation 4 | Not supported | Confirmed by Rockstar and Take-Two |
Xbox One | Not supported | Confirmed by Rockstar and Take-Two |
Nintendo Switch | Not announced | No indication of Nintendo platform support |
Editions and Pricing
Rockstar confirmed editions and pricing on June 24, 2026. Grand Theft Auto VI ships in two editions: a Standard Edition at $79.99 and the Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Pre-orders open at midnight local time on June 25, 2026 on the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store, and at select retailers.
Every pre-order, and any purchase made before November 20, 2026, includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, and digital pre-orders add a free month of GTA+. Digital pre-loading begins November 12, 2026; physical copies ship with a download code inside the box rather than a disc, available from the same date. The Ultimate Edition bundles an exclusive collection of vehicles, weapons, apparel, businesses, and activities woven through the campaign. See Pre-Order and Editions for the full breakdown.