GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Standard Edition is $79.99, Ultimate is $99.99. Here's every confirmed detail and pre-order option.
GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar confirmed the date directly, and pre-orders have been open since June 25, 2026.
How We Got Here
Rockstar revealed GTA 6 in December 2023, originally targeting Fall 2025. That slipped twice.
On May 2, 2025, Rockstar delayed the game to May 26, 2026, apologizing for the wait. In November 2025, Rockstar delayed it again, landing on the current date: November 19, 2026. Both delays came directly from Rockstar, not from leaks or retailer guesswork.
No further delay has been announced as of publication. If that changes, it will come from Rockstar's own newswire, not a retailer listing or a leaker account.
Why the Date Kept Slipping
Rockstar didn't explain the first delay in technical detail beyond citing additional polish time. That's consistent with how the studio has handled every major release since GTA 5 , Red Dead Redemption 2 also slipped from its original window for the same stated reason.
The pattern matters for expectations, not for predicting a third delay. Rockstar has never announced a release date this far out and then moved it twice more. Two delays from one game is unusual even for Rockstar; treat November 19, 2026 as the operating date until Rockstar itself says otherwise.
Editions and Pricing
Rockstar confirmed two editions when pre-orders opened:
- Standard Edition , $79.99 , base game, PS5 or Xbox Series X|S
- Ultimate Edition , $99.99 , everything in Standard plus digital extras that appear at different points in the story: weapons, cars, clothing, and tattoos
Both editions include the same pre-order bonus: the Vintage Vice City Pack, as long as you pre-order before November 20, 2026. Rockstar hasn't published the exact contents of that pack beyond the name.
Where to Pre-Order
Pre-orders are live through the Rockstar Store, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store, plus major retailers including Amazon, GameStop, Fnac, and Micromania depending on your region.
Platform Availability at Launch
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are the only platforms Rockstar has confirmed for launch day. Rockstar has not announced a PC version or a release window for one.
GTA 5 launched on consoles in September 2013 and reached PC in April 2015 , a 19-month gap. If Rockstar follows that same pattern, a PC version wouldn't land until sometime in 2028. That's speculation based on past history, not anything Rockstar has confirmed. Treat it accordingly.
No Switch 2 version has been announced.
What's Actually Confirmed So Far
Rockstar's own trailers and newswire are the only sources this counts as fact:
- Setting: Vice City and the state of Leonida, a fictionalized Florida
- Protagonists: Jason and Lucia , Lucia is the first playable female protagonist in a mainline GTA title
- Release date: November 19, 2026, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
- Pricing: $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate
Anything beyond that , map size claims, specific mission structure, Online economy details , is speculation from leakers and fan communities until Rockstar says otherwise. Fans speculate the map is the largest in series history based on trailer footage, but Rockstar hasn't published a specific size figure.
GTA Online at Launch
Rockstar has confirmed GTA Online ships alongside GTA 6 at no extra cost, running on the same map. Rockstar has not published details on the Online economy, starting cash, or business mechanics. If fans expect it to resemble GTA Online today, that's an assumption based on GTA 5's Online model , not a confirmed feature of GTA 6.
Transfer From GTA 5 Online
Rockstar has not confirmed any character, cash, or progress transfer from GTA 5 Online. GTA 5 Online itself launched with no transfer from GTA 4, so a clean slate is the pattern precedent suggests , again, not a confirmed detail.
What to Do Right Now
- Pre-order through the Rockstar Store, PlayStation Store, or Microsoft Store before November 20, 2026 to get the Vintage Vice City Pack
- Decide between Standard and Ultimate based on whether the extra digital items matter to you , neither affects the base story
- Check your console storage now. GTA 5 runs around 91 GB on PS5; expect GTA 6 to be larger, though Rockstar hasn't published an exact install size
If you're on PC, there's nothing actionable yet , no listing exists on any storefront as of publication.
If You've Seen a Different Date Somewhere Else
Earlier retailer listings, fiscal-quarter guesswork, and early leak coverage circulated a handful of different windows for GTA 6 , some tied to Take-Two's fiscal-year language, some just wrong. None of those were ever Rockstar's own confirmed date.
The only dates that have ever come directly from Rockstar are the original Fall 2025 target, the May 26, 2026 delay, and the current November 19, 2026 date. Anything else you've seen , October 2025, a different month in 2025, a different day in 2026 , wasn't sourced from Rockstar and should be treated as outdated or simply incorrect.
Frequently Asked Questions
when does GTA 6 come out exact release date
Rockstar has not confirmed a specific calendar date for GTA 6. Take-Two's earnings guidance and retail platform listings on PlayStation Store and Xbox marketplace both point to November 2025. The exact day-one date has not been announced as of publication.
how much does GTA 6 cost to buy
The GTA 6 Standard Edition is priced at $79.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A Deluxe Edition is listed at $99.99 and reportedly includes in-game currency, bonus vehicles, and early story content access. Collector's Edition pricing has not been officially confirmed by Rockstar.
is GTA 6 coming to PC at launch
GTA 6 is not coming to PC at launch, with only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S confirmed as day-one platforms. Rockstar has made no public statement on a PC release date. Based on the GTA 5 precedent, where PC arrived 19 months after console launch, PC players may be looking at mid-to-late 2027 at the earliest.
can you transfer GTA 5 Online progress to GTA 6
No character or currency transfer from GTA 5 Online to GTA 6 has been confirmed by Rockstar. The historical precedent from GTA 5's launch in 2013 was a clean slate with no transfer from GTA 4. Players grinding GTA 5 Online to bank currency for a potential transfer should not count on that carrying over.
what do you get for pre-ordering GTA 6
Rockstar confirms a pre-order bonus exists for purchases through PlayStation Store and Xbox marketplace, but has not publicly detailed the contents. Leakers on GTA Forums and Reddit suggest the bonus may include a starting cash bonus for GTA Online, an exclusive vehicle skin, and possibly an early access window. None of these items have been officially confirmed by Rockstar.
