This is the launch-logistics page for Grand Theft Auto VI: the confirmed release date and platforms, plus the price, editions and pre-load timeline Rockstar has announced, and an honest account of what is still unknown. The confirmed facts are short and solid. Everything beyond them is clearly flagged as expected or rumoured, because this is exactly the area where misinformation spreads fastest.
Confirmed Shown by Rockstar. Unconfirmed Expected, not confirmed.
What is actually confirmed
Confirmed It releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. This is a current-generation, console-first launch. Rockstar has not announced a PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC version, so do not treat any "GTA 6 PC release date" as real.
Confirmed GTA 6 releases on 19 November 2026. Rockstar has confirmed the date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and the countdown above ticks toward that confirmed launch day.
Confirmed Pre-orders opened at midnight local time on 25 June 2026. Rockstar announced pricing and editions a day earlier (Take-Two, 24 June 2026).
Price and editions
| Edition | US price | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI (standard) | $79.99 | The full game |
| Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition | $99.99 | Premium vehicles, weapons, apparel and action woven into Jason and Lucia's story |
Confirmed Vintage Vice City Pack for every pre-order and every purchase made before 20 November 2026, whichever edition you choose. Digital pre-orders also get one free month of GTA+. Stores named by Rockstar: PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store and retail chains.
Rockstar's announcement gave US dollar prices. Prices in pounds, euros or złoty depend on your regional store, so check the store page itself before paying. For what the bonuses actually do in play, see our breakdown of the Ultimate Edition and Vintage Vice City Pack contents.
Pre-load and launch timeline
- 12 November 2026: pre-load opens for digital pre-orders. The boxed edition goes on sale the same day, and it contains a download code rather than the game on a disc, precisely so boxed buyers can pre-load too. Confirmed
- 19 November 2026: launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Confirmed
- Unlock hour: Unconfirmed Rockstar has not published an unlock-time table. Store listings and press reports disagree on whether it is local midnight or a regional rollout, so plan for either.
- Install size: Unconfirmed As of 25 October 2026 neither Rockstar nor the console stores list an official download size. Figures in circulation are estimates.
Our launch-week guide turns this into a day-by-day checklist.
Age rating
Unconfirmed Rockstar's June announcement said the game was not yet rated. Press reports from early October 2026 cite an ESRB Mature 17+ rating and PEGI 18, so expect an adults-only label in every region. Check the store page for the final rating where you live.
Get launch-ready now
- Sort your platform. A PS5 or Xbox Series X|S is required. No PS4, Xbox One or PC version has been announced.
- Decide your edition before 20 November. The Vintage Vice City Pack only comes with purchases made before that date.
- Free up storage before 12 November. No official size yet, so clear generous space and leave room for a day-one patch.
- Turn on automatic downloads. With automatic downloads on and the console allowed to stay online in rest mode, a pre-ordered digital game can start downloading on its own when the pre-load opens.
- Use the Mission Tracker. Our 100% completion checklist lets you tick off launch prep and, later, your in-game progress.
Why this is the page to trust
The release-date question is the most searched, and the most abused, GTA 6 topic. Our approach is simple: state the confirmed facts plainly, including the 19 November 2026 launch date and the official prices, flag everything still unknown as unconfirmed, such as the unlock hour and install size, and update the moment Rockstar makes a claim true. Last checked: 25 October 2026.
This page is part of the GTA 6 missions walkthrough hub. See the trailers and news log for confirmed announcements as they happen, and the vehicles guide for what you will be driving on day one.
FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out? GTA 6 releases on 19 November 2026. Rockstar has confirmed the date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no PS4, Xbox One or PC version announced.
When can you pre-order GTA 6? Now. Pre-orders opened at midnight local time on 25 June 2026 on PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, the Rockstar Games Store and at retailers.
How much does GTA 6 cost? In the US, $79.99 for the standard edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Regional prices are set by each store.
When can I pre-load GTA 6? From 12 November 2026 for digital pre-orders, and for boxed copies, which contain a download code.
Is GTA 6 coming to PS4 or PC? No PS4, Xbox One or PC version has been announced. Only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are confirmed.