GTA VI Confirms Its Date: November 19, 2026

GTA VI launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series. Confirmed date, platforms, and what's happening with the PC version.

GTA VI will be released on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, according to Rockstar. No PC version has been announced, and the release date follows two delays. Take-Two confirmed pre-orders on June 25, 2026, and pre-loading begins on November 12. Here’s what we know.

Which consoles will GTA VI be released on?

Only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar has not announced any other platforms for the November 19, 2026, release. The reason is purely technical: the game requires an NVMe SSD to load the open world smoothly, unified memory, and a modern GPU. Previous-generation consoles don’t meet those requirements, so they’re out of the running.

If you’re coming from the last generation, bad news: you’ll have to upgrade your console to play it at launch. This isn’t a marketing gimmick—it’s simply that Leonida’s architecture doesn’t fit on 2013 hardware.

If you have questions about the previous generation, we break it down here: Is it coming to PS4 or Xbox One?.

Will there be a PC version of GTA VI?

It hasn’t been confirmed for launch. Rockstar typically releases games first on consoles and saves the PC version for later. That’s exactly what happened with GTA V: it launched on consoles in September 2013 and didn’t come to PC until April 2015—about 18 months later.

If that pattern repeats, a reasonable timeframe for GTA VI on PC would be 2027–2028. But keep in mind: this is an estimate based on past history, not an official announcement. Rockstar hasn’t said a word about PC release dates, so any specific numbers you see out there are speculation. The sensible thing to do is not to buy a computer “for GTA VI” until there’s confirmation in black and white.

Why was GTA VI delayed until November 2026?

The current release date comes after two delays. The initial plan was set for 2025; then Rockstar moved it to May 26, 2026, and finally to November 19, 2026. The official reason is the same as always at Rockstar: to polish the game down to the last detail and not release something half-baked.

In May 2026, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick publicly reaffirmed the November 19 release date. That confirmation is important because, after two changes, the logical question was whether there would be a third. For now, the company is sticking to the schedule. You can find the complete sequence in the delay timeline.

Could there be a third delay? No one can say for sure that there won’t be, but Take-Two’s management has been adamant about this date. We analyze it in depth here: Will it be delayed again?.

Will GTA VI be on Game Pass or PS Plus at launch?

Not at launch. Take-Two prioritizes full-price sales, and a game of this caliber doesn’t land for free on a subscription service on day one. Zelnick has made it clear: any subscription deal has to “make financial sense” for the company, and putting the most anticipated release of the decade into a flat-rate catalog doesn’t.

In other words: if you want to play it right away, you’ll have to buy it. Later on, once direct sales have peaked, something else might be considered, but nothing has been finalized yet. Full details here: Will it be on Game Pass or PS Plus?.

When can I pre-order and pre-load GTA VI?

Pre-orders have been open since June 25, 2026. Pre-loading begins on November 12, one week before the release, so that by the 19th, you’ll have it ready without waiting for endless downloads.

If you’re planning to pre-order, take a look at your options first: you’ll find a breakdown of prices and editions. And while you wait for November, get ready with the Leonida map and the character profiles.

Quick summary of dates and platforms

• Release: November 19, 2026
• Consoles: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (no PS4, Xbox One, or Switch)
• PC: unconfirmed, estimated for 2027–2028 based on the GTA V pattern
• Pre-orders: starting June 25, 2026
• Pre-load: November 12, 2026
• Subscriptions: Not included in Game Pass or PS Plus at launch

Frequently Asked Questions

Will GTA VI be released on PS4 or Xbox One?

No. It will only be released on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S because it requires an NVMe SSD, unified memory, and a modern GPU—features the previous generation lacks.

When will GTA VI come to PC?

There is no official date. Based on the pattern set by GTA V, which took about 18 months, it’s estimated to be 2027–2028, but this is pure speculation until Rockstar confirms it.

Can you play GTA VI for free with Game Pass or PS Plus?

Not at launch. Take-Two prioritizes full-price sales, and CEO Strauss Zelnick insists that any subscription “make financial sense.”

Last updated: June 29, 2026.