Last updated: August 28, 2026
GTA 6 launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The date is official: Rockstar Games confirmed it on November 6, 2025, and publisher Take-Two Interactive has publicly reaffirmed it multiple times since, including in May 2026 when rumors of another delay started circulating. With marketing now fully ramped up and gameplay showcases rolling out, this date is as locked-in as a Rockstar release date has ever looked.
The official release date
Grand Theft Auto VI will release worldwide on November 19, 2026. Rockstar announced the date in a short Newswire post titled “Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Set to Launch November 19,” apologizing to fans for the extra time while promising that the wait would be worth it. Take-Two, Rockstar’s parent company, has since repeated the November 19, 2026 date in its official communications, and as of late August 2026 there has been no further change.
The complete GTA 6 delay history
GTA 6 has been delayed twice so far. If you lost track along the way, this table sums up every official date the game has ever had:
| Announcement | Date announced | Release window given |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer 1 (December 2023) | December 4, 2023 | 2025 |
| First delay | May 2, 2025 | May 26, 2026 |
| Second delay | November 6, 2025 | November 19, 2026 |
| Reaffirmed | May 2026 | November 19, 2026 — “locked in” |
When the second delay was announced, Rockstar said the extra months would let the team “finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve.” Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has repeatedly backed the date in interviews, and in May 2026 the company dismissed fresh delay rumors, with reports stating GTA 6 “is locked in for November 19, 2026” and that the marketing campaign was about to begin.
What has happened in 2026 so far
The road to launch has been busy. After the May 2026 reaffirmation, Rockstar steadily opened the marketing floodgates: pre-orders rolled out at major retailers, and on August 27, 2026 the studio premiered “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look,” a deep gameplay showcase that aired on Netflix and Rockstar’s official YouTube channel. You can read our full rundown of the Extended Look gameplay showcase here.
What happens between now and November 19?
- Final marketing push: Rockstar historically releases a launch trailer in the weeks before release, following the pattern set by GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
- Pre-orders and editions: pre-orders went live earlier in 2026, with a standard edition priced in the usual AAA range. Check official store listings for exact pricing in your region.
- Day-one details: unlock times, pre-load dates and file size are typically announced close to launch. We will update this page as Rockstar confirms them.
FAQ
Is GTA 6 out yet?
No. As of August 28, 2026, Grand Theft Auto VI has not released. The official launch date is November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Did GTA 6 get delayed again?
It was delayed twice — first from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, then from May 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026. Since the November 6, 2025 announcement, the date has been publicly reaffirmed by Take-Two, most recently in May 2026.
What time will GTA 6 unlock?
Rockstar has not announced unlock times yet. Based on previous Rockstar launches, expect midnight local time in most regions, with pre-load available a few days earlier. Official details usually arrive 2-3 weeks before release.
Will GTA 6 be on PC?
Not at launch. Rockstar has not announced a PC version, but every modern Rockstar title has eventually come to PC. See our platform breakdown for the full history and realistic expectations.
