The GTA 6 release date is Thursday, November 19, 2026, and Rockstar Games has confirmed the game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The standard edition costs $79.99, and digital pre-load starts on November 12, one week before launch.
Key facts about the GTA 6 launch
- Release date: November 19, 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
- Standard edition: $79.99
- Ultimate Edition: $99.99, with extra vehicles, weapons, apparel and other content
- Pre-load: from November 12, 2026
- Early access: none on any edition
GTA 6 price, editions and pre-order bonus
Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026. The game is sold through the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store, the Rockstar Games Store and other retailers. Every pre-order or purchase made before November 20 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, and digital pre-orders add one free month of GTA+.
The Ultimate Edition adds premium in-game content tied to the story of Jason and Lucia. A separate Vice City Collection is sold through the Rockstar Store as a collector’s set and does not include the game itself.
Physical copies and pre-loading
Forbes reports that boxed copies contain no disc. Instead, each box includes a download code that works from November 12, so physical buyers can pre-load as well. Push Square reported that boxed copies are expected to ship and be available for store pickup on that date, but this has not been officially confirmed.
Pre-loading means the game files download in advance and unlock at launch. Players should leave enough free storage on their console, as Rockstar has not published a file size yet. A PC version has not been announced.
GTA 6 FAQ
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not at launch. Rockstar has only confirmed PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Can I play before November 19?
No. You can download the game from November 12, but it stays locked until launch day, and there is no early access edition.
Where is the game set?
The single-player story takes place in Vice City and the wider state of Leonida.
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Sources: Forbes, Make Tech Easier, Rockstar Games press release via Take-Two.
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