GTA 6 Release Date

GTA 6 comes out on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and pre-loading opens nine days earlier, on November 10. Getting to that date took two delays: the game was first due in Fall 2025, then on May 26, 2026. A PC version has not been announced. Below you will find the countdown, the full timeline of both slips, what Take-Two wrote in its SEC filing and when a PC port is realistic.

The Short Answer

Grand Theft Auto VI releases on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar locked this date in late 2025, and Take-Two has repeatedly stated it will not move again.

Preload Starts November 10

Pre-loading opens November 10, 2026, nine days before launch: at midnight local time on PS5 and at 12 a.m. GMT worldwide on Xbox Series X|S. Boxed copies (download code in the box, no disc) follow on November 12. With a download of up to 212 GB, downloading during the launch-week rush is the thing to avoid — redeem and preload as early as possible.

What time does it unlock in your country? — both launch scenarios, calculated per region.

Has GTA 6 Been Delayed? Yes — Twice

“Is GTA 6 delayed again?” remains one of the most-searched questions about the game. The current date is stable, but the road here had two slips — full delay history with every date and reason:

• December 2023 — Trailer 1 drops and instantly becomes the most-watched game trailer in history. Original target: Fall 2025.
• May 2025 — Delay #1: the window moves to a specific date, May 26, 2026, for additional polish. Days later, Trailer 2 arrives, captured entirely on PS5.
• November 2025 — Delay #2: the date shifts to November 19, 2026.
• December 2025 — GTA 6 wins “Most Anticipated Game” at The Game Awards for the third straight year.
• June 25, 2026 — Pre-orders open worldwide; pricing and editions confirmed.
• November 19, 2026 — Launch.

Could It Slip a Third Time?

Unlikely at this point. Two trailers are out, pre-orders are live, and marketing is in its final phase — companies don’t open pre-orders on a date they doubt. Nothing is impossible in game development, but every public signal points to November 19 holding.

The SEC Filing — the Strongest Signal Yet

In July 2026, Take-Two reaffirmed the November 19 date in a preliminary proxy statement filed with the SEC ahead of its September shareholder meeting. This matters because of where it was written: a proxy statement is a formal legal disclosure to shareholders, not an interview or a marketing beat. In it, CEO Strauss Zelnick frames fiscal 2027 as a potential inflection point led by the planned November 19 release, with the company’s record net-bookings guidance effectively tied to the game shipping inside that window. Analysts read a date written into an SEC filing as far harder to walk back than any earnings-call comment. This is Rockstar, so nothing is ever fully locked — but as of mid-2026 the date is the most stable it has ever been.

What About PC?

No PC version has been announced. Rockstar’s own history is the best predictor:

For hardware planning around the eventual port, see our PC Requirements guide.

Pre-Order Snapshot

Full contents and comparison: Editions guide.

• Standard Edition — $79.99 USD (confirmed June 25, 2026)
• Ultimate Edition — $99.99 USD: exclusive vehicles, the Wyman Classic Car Collection, exclusive shops, weapons, and Vice City Style outfits
• Every pre-order, and every digital purchase made before November 20, 2026 — either edition — includes the Vintage Vice City Pack (’55 Vapid Stanier + garage, retro outfits, Vercetti-style weapon pattern); digital pre-orders add a free month of GTA+

Available through PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and major physical retailers.

FAQ

Is GTA 6 out yet?
No. GTA 6 releases November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no PC version at launch.

When can I preload GTA 6?
Preload opens November 10, 2026: at local midnight on PS5 and at 12 a.m. GMT worldwide on Xbox. Boxed download codes reach shops on November 12.

Is the November 19 date confirmed?
Yes — as firmly as it gets pre-release. Take-Two reaffirmed it in an SEC proxy statement filed in July 2026, and pre-orders and marketing are fully live.

Everything here comes from official Rockstar materials. Analysis is labeled. We don’t publish leaks.