Release & Editions · gta 6 release date
When Does GTA 6 Come Out?
Official
Short answer
November 19, 2026Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026. Rockstar lists that date on the official GTA VI site.
Do this firstUse Rockstar’s GTA VI page as the source of record for schedule changes.
Why this is confusing
Older Rockstar announcements named earlier windows. The current official GTA VI page is the source of record for the published launch date.
The current official date
Rockstar’s GTA VI page displays November 19, 2026 and lists PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Pre-load timing
Rockstar Support states that digital pre-loading begins at local midnight on November 12, 2026. The physical version contains a download code and is available from the same date to support pre-loading.