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33 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.
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55 Release Date
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77 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.
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1010 MilestoneDateDetailsTrailer 1December 5, 2023First reveal; 2025 release window announcedFirst DelayMay 2, 2025Pushed from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026Second DelayNovember 6, 2025Pushed from May 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026Trailer 2May 6, 2025New footage alongside character revealsFinal Date ConfirmedNovember 19, 2026Launch confirmed for November 19, 2026
1111 Confirmed Platforms
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1313 PlayStation 5
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1515 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.
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1717 Xbox Series X|S
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1919 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.
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2323 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.
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2525 Excluded Platforms
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2727 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.
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2929 Platform Summary
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3131 PlatformStatusNotesPlayStation 5Confirmed at launchNovember 19, 2026Xbox Series X|SConfirmed at launchNovember 19, 2026; physical editions availablePCExpected post-launchNo official date; likely 2027 based on Rockstar's historyPlayStation 4Not supportedConfirmed by Rockstar and Take-TwoXbox OneNot supportedConfirmed by Rockstar and Take-TwoNintendo SwitchNot announcedNo indication of Nintendo platform support
3232 Editions and Pricing
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3434 As of May 24, 2026, Rockstar Games has not officially announced specific game editions, pricing tiers, or pre-order bonuses for Grand Theft Auto VI. Industry analysts expect a Standard Edition priced between $69.99 and $79.99, consistent with the current generation's pricing standards for major AAA releases. Premium or Collector's Editions with additional content are anticipated but have not been confirmed.
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36-Rockstar has not announced editions, pricing tiers, or pre-order bonuses for Grand Theft Auto VI as of May 18, 2026.vehicles, and physical collectibles. Similar offerings are widely anticipated for GTA VI.
36+Rockstar has not announced editions, pricing tiers, or pre-order bonuses for Grand Theft Auto VI as of May 18, 2026.vehiclesphysical collectibles. Similar offerings are widely anticipated for GTA VI.