GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026: the new official date
November 19, 2026 is the new official date: GTA 6 is scheduled to arrive that day on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. With preorders open since June 25 and the promotional campaign running, the calendar has entered its final phase. Getting here, however, was a long road: here is the full timeline.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| When does GTA 6 come out? | Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| On what? | PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (no PC at launch) |
| Preorders | Open since June 25, 2026 |
| Preload | From November 12, 2026 |
| Next event | An Extended Look, August 27 on Netflix |
The history of the delays, in order
December 2023: the first trailer officially reveals the game and points to 2025 as the launch window. The video is an instant phenomenon, pulling enormous view counts.
May 2025: Rockstar announces the first delay. The new date is May 26, 2026. A few days later Trailer 2 arrives, showing Jason and Lucia in action with footage captured on PS5. Our trailer breakdown collects all the details.
November 2025: second delay, this time by roughly six months. The new official date is November 19, 2026. Rockstar says the extra time will allow it to finish the game with the expected level of polish.
June 2026: preorders open worldwide. There are two editions: Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99. The full comparison lives in our consoles, editions and preorders guide.
August 2026: Rockstar announces An Extended Look, arriving August 27: on Netflix first at 3pm ET, then on YouTube. It is the first extended look at the game, and the signal that the final campaign has begun.
Why this one should stick
No date is one hundred percent safe until the game is on shelves, but every signal points the right way: preorders are open and preloading is already scheduled for November 12, 2026. A delay after collecting preorder money would be unprecedented for Rockstar.
What to expect between now and launch
The first event now has a date: on August 27 comes An Extended Look, the extended look at the game the campaign had been missing. After that, the likely script follows Rockstar tradition: details on the Ultimate Edition and Vintage Vice City Pack contents, storage requirements and, close to launch, the reviews. Take-Two has hinted that more promotional events will follow, without dates.
Remember the game only arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S: if you own a last-gen console, read why GTA 6 skips PS4 and Xbox One. And to be ready on day one, from preload to storage, there is the November 19 launch guide. If you want the full picture, our everything-we-know guide is the best starting point.
We will keep the countdown running, literally: the countdown page tracks the days, and the companion, with its map and tracker, gets populated from day one.
Frequently asked questions
When does GTA 6 come out?
Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is the official date Rockstar set in November 2025, after two delays, and it has since been backed by open preorders.
Can GTA 6 be delayed again?
No date is guaranteed until the game is on shelves, but a third delay after collecting preorder money, with preloading already scheduled, would be unprecedented for Rockstar. Every public signal points to November 19.
When does GTA 6 come out on PC?
It has not been announced. At launch the game arrives only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; Rockstar’s history suggests a wait for the PC version, but no date exists.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
Two editions: Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99. The differences, retailer by retailer, are in our editions guide.
What time does GTA 6 unlock on November 19?
The unlock is global and simultaneous, but the hour has never been announced by Rockstar: the figure going round is around 05:00 UTC, early morning in Europe and late evening on the US west coast the night before, and it stays a prediction: details in our day one guide.