GTA 6 Release Date, Platforms & Countdown
Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026. Here is the release date, supported consoles and pre-load schedule.
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new entry takes players to Vice City and the wider state of Leonida, following protagonists Jason and Lucia.
Pre-loading begins on November 12, 2026, one week before launch. If you are preparing for release day, the most useful things to check are your platform, store region and download options.
GTA 6 release date and platforms
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 19, 2026 |
| Developer and publisher | Rockstar Games |
| PlayStation | PlayStation 5, including PS5 Pro support |
| Xbox | Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S |
| Setting | Vice City and the state of Leonida |
| Main characters | Jason and Lucia |
| Pre-load begins | November 12, 2026 |
The launch date appears on the official GTA VI website, alongside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platform listings. PlayStation also lists PS5 Pro enhancements on the game's storefront page.
When does GTA 6 unlock?
Regional PlayStation Store pages provide exact release timestamps. For example, the Australian PlayStation Store lists midnight AEDT on November 19; the UK store lists midnight GMT on November 19; and the US listing corresponds to midnight EST on November 19.
See the GTA 6 release-time guide for the regional table, including New Zealand and Singapore. The table follows PlayStation Store listings for their respective markets.
When does pre-loading begin?
Rockstar starts GTA 6 pre-loading at local midnight on November 12, 2026. Digital pre-orders can download game files ahead of launch, while players purchasing the physical code-in-box edition can redeem their code when their copy is available.
The physical edition contains a download code rather than a game disc. Read the GTA 6 pre-load guide for details about digital purchases and boxed codes.
Where to find GTA 6 editions
Rockstar sells Standard Edition and Ultimate Edition. Standard includes the game and applicable pre-order benefits; Ultimate adds the Ultimate Edition content. See our GTA 6 editions comparison before choosing.
For additional release information, visit Rockstar's GTA VI page.