GTA VI comes out November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Preload opens a week earlier, on November 12.
Sources checked: 2026-10-09
By The Vice Atlas Edit
If you're asking when is GTA VI coming out, the answer on Rockstar's official page is "Coming November 19, 2026." The GTA VI release date has moved twice since the 2023 reveal, and it hasn't changed since November 2025. Below you'll find the full timeline, the platforms, preload, and the unlock time the PlayStation Store shows.
In this article
- When Is GTA VI Coming Out?
- How Did the GTA 6 Release Date Change?
- What Platforms Is GTA 6 Coming Out On?
- When Can You Preload GTA 6?
- What Time Does GTA 6 Unlock?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Key Takeaways
- Rockstar lists November 19, 2026 as the GTA VI release date.
- GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version.
- The game was first announced for 2025, then delayed to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026.
- Preload begins at local midnight on November 12, 2026, per Rockstar Support.
- The US PlayStation Store lists the release as 11/19/2026 05:00 AM UTC.
When Is GTA VI Coming Out?
GTA VI comes out on November 19, 2026. Rockstar's GTA VI page says "Coming November 19, 2026," and that was still true when we checked on October 9, 2026.
Take-Two's fiscal 2026 annual report gives the same date: "Grand Theft Auto VI is planned for release on November 19, 2026, during our fiscal year 2027." No delay has been announced since November 2025. Re-check Rockstar's page if you're reading this close to launch.
How Did the GTA 6 Release Date Change?
GTA 6 has moved twice. Rockstar first promised 2025, delayed it to May 26, 2026, then delayed it again to November 19, 2026.
| Date | What happened | Source |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2023 | Rockstar announced GTA VI with Trailer 1, "Coming 2025" | Take-Two |
| May 2, 2025 | First delay, from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026 | Take-Two |
| November 6, 2025 | Second delay, to November 19, 2026 | Take-Two |
| June 25, 2026 | Pre-orders opened at midnight local time | Take-Two |
| November 12, 2026 | Preload begins at local midnight | Rockstar Support |
| November 19, 2026 | Launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S | Rockstar |
For the first delay, Rockstar said "We are very sorry that this is later than you expected." For the second, it said the extra months "will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you" expect. Past delays don't tell you whether another one is coming. Our GTA 6 delay guide covers the history in more detail.
What Platforms Is GTA 6 Coming Out On?
GTA 6 comes out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Support says "You can pre-order Grand Theft Auto VI for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S."
Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version or date. PS4 and Xbox One don't appear on any official platform list. The US price is $79.99 for Standard and $99.99 for Ultimate, per Take-Two.
When Can You Preload GTA 6?
Preload starts at local midnight on November 12, 2026. Rockstar Support says "pre-load will begin at local midnight on November 12, 2026."
Preloading lets you download the game a week early. It doesn't let you play early. Physical copies don't include a disc, only a download code, so boxed buyers download too. Rockstar hasn't published an official file size, so see our GTA 6 size guide for how much space to clear.
What Time Does GTA 6 Unlock?
The US PlayStation Store lists the release as "11/19/2026 05:00 AM UTC." Rockstar hasn't published a worldwide unlock schedule, so your store's own listing is the best guide.
That PlayStation Store listing works out to midnight Eastern Time on November 19 (UTC minus 5 in November). On the US West Coast it's 9 p.m. on November 18. To check your time, open GTA VI in your own region's PlayStation Store or Xbox Store, find the release line, and convert any UTC time to your zone. Don't assume a midnight unlock in your country based on the date alone, and treat any other unlock times you see online as unconfirmed until your store shows them.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is GTA VI coming out?
Rockstar lists November 19, 2026 for GTA VI on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
The US PlayStation Store lists 11/19/2026 05:00 AM UTC. Rockstar hasn't published a global unlock schedule, so check your own store listing and convert UTC to your time zone.
When can I preload GTA 6?
Rockstar Support says preload begins at local midnight on November 12, 2026. Preloading downloads the game early; it doesn't let you play early.
Has GTA 6 been delayed again?
No delay has been announced since November 6, 2025. Rockstar's site still lists November 19, 2026 as of October 9, 2026.
Is GTA 6 coming out on PC?
Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version or date. Official pages list only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.