Rockstar Games officially announced the final release date for Grand Theft Auto VI on November 6, 2025, confirming November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The announcement ends more than a year of speculation that followed two previous delays from the original 2025 window.
"Grand Theft Auto VI is coming November 19, 2026 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S." — Rockstar Games
The date was revealed alongside a short statement thanking fans for their patience. Take-Two Interactive reiterated in its quarterly earnings call that the launch window is now "locked", with CEO Strauss Zelnick describing internal confidence in the date as "extremely high". Analysts expect GTA 6 to be the biggest entertainment launch in history, with first-year sales projections north of 55 million units.
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The game launches simultaneously on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. No PC release window has been announced, following Rockstar's long-standing pattern of console-first launches. Pre-orders are now live at major retailers with exclusive bonuses including in-game cash and early vehicle access.
Set in the state of Leonida — Rockstar's take on Florida — GTA 6 stars dual protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval in a modern-day Bonnie-and-Clyde story centered on Vice City. It is the first mainline entry since GTA V launched in 2013.