GTA 6: Release date, platforms, pricing, and preorders

Grand Theft Auto VI will release on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Games confirmed the date, reiterated by Take-Two Interactive on November 9, 2026, in its financial report. With just one week until global launch, preloading is already available, physical copies are on shelves, and preorders have shattered records across both platforms.

#What is the official release date for GTA 6?

The official release date is November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games announced it officially, and Take-Two Interactive confirmed it on November 9, 2026, during its quarterly earnings report, according to The Mac Observer. The game will launch simultaneously worldwide on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The wait has been long: the first trailer in December 2023 broke YouTube records with over 90 million views in 24 hours, earning a Guinness World Record, and has since amassed 302 million views as of November 11, 2026, according to Yahoo Finance. In August 2026, Rockstar released a 27-minute deep-dive presentation titled Extended Look on Netflix and YouTube.

#What delays has the game faced?

When the first trailer debuted in December 2023, Rockstar had announced a 2025 release window. According to Wikipedia, the project then faced two successive delays before being set for November 19, 2026. No intermediate release dates were officially communicated between the 2025 announcement and the final date.

#Which platforms will the game be available on?

GTA 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It will also be playable on Xbox One via Xbox Cloud Gaming, according to Wikipedia. No PC (Windows) release is planned at this time: Wikipedia notes no date has been announced as of October 2026. On consoles, the game targets 30 frames per second. The PS5 Pro will feature enhanced image clarity through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and additional ray-traced shadows, according to The Mac Observer. The standard PS5 version includes DualSense haptic feedback, improved spatial audio, and reduced load times. On September 3, 2026, Rockstar announced two limited-edition DualSense controllers themed around the game, available at launch, according to Wikipedia. By November 2026, the game had become the most preordered in history on both Xbox and PlayStation.

#What time will the game launch, and when does preloading begin?

Launch is scheduled for midnight local time, according to La Crème Du Gaming. Preloading began on November 10, 2026, for digital buyers, according to The Mac Observer, Mashable, and Yahoo Finance. Physical copies, available in stores from November 12, 2026, also allow preloading one week before unlock, according to Wikipedia.

#How can I preorder GTA 6, and what are the prices?

Preorders opened on June 25, 2026. In the U.S., the standard edition is priced at $79.99, and the Ultimate edition at $99.99, according to The Mac Observer. Every preorder includes the Vintage Vice City pack and one free month of GTA+, according to Rock Paper Shotgun. The Ultimate edition adds exclusive content: additional clothing, hairstyles, locations, missions, tattoos, vehicles, and weapons, according to Wikipedia, along with dedicated customization shops. Rockstar confirmed to Kinda Funny that there will be no microtransactions at launch in any edition, and no generative AI is used in the game, according to Wikipedia. According to Sensor Tower, cited by Mashable and Yahoo Finance, preorders have surpassed $1 billion and 10 million copies, with roughly three-quarters on PS5. Take-Two expects between $8 and $8.2 billion in net reservations for fiscal year 2027, according to The Mac Observer. The game weighs 210 GB.

#Are physical copies already in stores before launch?

Yes. Physical versions, which include download codes instead of discs, have been available in stores since November 12, 2026, according to Wikipedia. This measure aims to prevent leaks and the resale of physical copies.

#What information remains unconfirmed?

The PC release date has not been announced. Rockstar has not provided a precise UTC time for the global unlock, only stating midnight local time. Complete technical details for the PS5 Pro beyond PSSR and ray-traced shadows have not been specified in available sources.

#In summary

• Confirmed release on November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, at midnight local time
• Preloading began on November 10, 2026; physical copies in stores since November 12
• U.S. pricing: $79.99 (standard) and $99.99 (Ultimate)
• No PC version announced at this time
• Record-breaking preorders on PlayStation and Xbox

Updated November 12, 2026