When does GTA VI come out?

When is GTA VI coming out?

Confirmed: November 19, 2026, exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Rockstar and Take-Two have reaffirmed this date several times, and it comes after two delays. Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive (owner of Rockstar), joked in statements reported by the gaming press that “a lot of people are going to get sick on November 19,” given the sheer magnitude of anticipation surrounding the release.

The Two Previous Delays

This isn’t the first attempt at a release date. The series of delays follows a clear timeline:

• Initial announcement (December 2023): 2025 as the initial target.
• First postponement: to May 26, 2026.
• Second postponement: to November 19, 2026, the current date.

The officially cited reason was the need to polish the game and ensure its quality. Take-Two emphasized that this would be the final release date, with no further delays expected. The pressure is real: the company has projected multimillion-dollar revenue based on this launch, so its corporate reputation depends on not failing again.

Console Exclusive: What About PC?

For now, GTA VI is coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no PC version at launch, nor has an official future release date even been confirmed.

Rockstar’s historical pattern is to release on PC months—or even years—after the console versions. The dates circulating for that hypothetical version of GTA VI are mere speculation with no basis in fact: Rockstar hasn’t said whether there will be one or when. For now, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are the only ways to play it.

Performance: Circulating Figures, None Official

Rockstar has not released any technical specifications. What we do have are figures circulating on forums and frame-by-frame trailer analyses, with no backing from the company. They’re labeled for what they are: rumors:

• PlayStation 5: Rumored to run at 1440p upscaled to 4K at 30 frames per second.
• Xbox Series X: same estimated performance as the PS5.
• Xbox Series S: 720p upscaled to 1080p at 30 frames per second.
• PS5 Pro: 4K with AI upscaling.

There’s also no confirmation of a 60 frames per second mode. None of this will be known for sure until Rockstar releases the specs or the game hits the shelves.

Digital Pre-load: Get Ready Starting November 12

Anyone who has pre-ordered a digital copy (or who purchases the game before November 19) will be able to start the pre-load on November 12, 2026—exactly one week before launch.

This is essential: GTA VI will have a large installation size (estimates range from 130 to 180 GB, though no official figure has been released), so preloading in advance allows players to unlock the game on time without waiting for last-minute downloads. Physical copies will also include a download code inside the box, allowing pre-loading starting on that same date.

Countdowns and Time Zone Differences

Rockstar hasn’t yet specified the exact unlock time by region, so any specific time you see out there is just a guess. In previous releases, the company has used both local midnight and a simultaneous global time; until it’s confirmed, don’t take either one as fact.

Meanwhile, anticipation continues to build: social media, fan Discord servers, and communities like r/GTA6trulyunmoderated are keeping a close eye on any last-minute developments.

Latest Update (August 7, 2026)

Just today, August 7, Take-Two reaffirmed the date while presenting its quarterly results: it is maintaining its record forecast of $8.0–8.2 billion for the fiscal year, explicitly based on the November 19 release. No changes have been announced, nor are there any signs that Rockstar will move the release date. Pre-orders are open globally on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Store, and at retail locations. The community’s internal debate now centers less on “Will it come out on time?” and more on “Which region will play first?” and “How long will it take to load the world?”