GTA 6 release date: November 19, 2026 and every delay so far
GTA 6 releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Games has confirmed the date, the pre-load start, and the download size. Here is everything about the GTA 6 release date in one place, including the two delays that got it here.
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When does GTA 6 come out?
Rockstar has set Thursday, November 19, 2026 as the release date for GTA 6 (Grand Theft Auto VI). It launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only, with no PC version announced.
The game does not unlock at one moment worldwide. The PlayStation Store and Xbox store listings unlock it at midnight local time on November 19 in each store region, so New Zealand plays first and the Americas play last. Rockstar itself has not posted unlock times; they come from the store listings and can still change.
How the GTA 6 release date changed
The date has moved twice since the first trailer:
- December 2023: Trailer 1 promised a 2025 release.
- May 2025: Rockstar moved the game to May 26, 2026, saying it needed more time to finish it to the standard players expect.
- November 2025: Rockstar moved it again, to Thursday, November 19, 2026, for the same reason.
Both delays were announced by Rockstar directly, on its own channels, months before the date in question. Our development history has the full story.
When can you pre-load GTA 6?
Pre-load starts on November 10. On PS5 it starts at midnight local time; on Xbox Series X|S it starts at the same moment everywhere, midnight GMT. Rockstar says you need up to 212 GB of free space, depending on the console. Code-in-box copies should be in stores from November 12.
Our pre-load guide has the steps for each console, and the countdown page shows the unlock time where you live.
Could GTA 6 be delayed again?
Nothing Rockstar has said points that way. With pre-load scheduled and boxed copies shipping before launch, the date is about as fixed as a release date gets.
Treat any claim of another delay as a rumor until it appears on Rockstar's Newswire or its official accounts. We will update this page the moment anything official changes, and our news feed carries it the same day.
Sources
Grand Theft Auto VI pre-load begins on November 10 (opens in a new tab)
Rockstar's pre-load post restates the November 19 release, the pre-load start on November 10, and the 212 GB size.
Grand Theft Auto VI pre-load FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Rockstar's support article on pre-loading, with the same dates and size.
Grand Theft Auto VI store listing (opens in a new tab)
The store listing gives the unlock time in each PlayStation region.
Grand Theft Auto VI store listing (opens in a new tab)
The store listing gives the unlock time in each Xbox region.
Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 (opens in a new tab)
Trailer 1 ended with a 2025 release window.
Grand Theft Auto VI (opens in a new tab)
Summarizes both delay announcements, May 2025 and November 2025, with links to the original statements.
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- How to pre-load GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
- How to play GTA 6 early: pre-load, unlock times, and early access myths
- GTA 6 development history: from the 2022 leak to launch
- Is GTA 6 coming to PC? Platforms, PS4, and what we know
- GTA 6 trailers: what trailer 1, trailer 2, and the extended look showed
- GTA 6 beginner tips: what to know before you start
