Release Overview

GTA VI Release Date & Timeline

Rockstar Games has scheduled Grand Theft Auto VI to launch worldwide on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Explore the confirmed date, previous schedule changes, platform scope, and regional timing.

Current official date
November 19, 2026

Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive explicitly reaffirmed November 19, 2026 in their August 7, 2026 earnings release for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, dispelling anonymous 2027 delay speculation.

Change history

How the date changed

Older official dates remain visible as superseded history; Take-Two's August 7, 2026 corporate disclosures reaffirm the active November 19, 2026 target.

  1. Initial 2025 window

    Superseded

    Trailer 1 introduced a 2025 release window for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

  2. May 2026 date announced

    Superseded

    Rockstar moved the release beyond the original 2025 window and named May 26, 2026.

  3. Current date announced

    Rockstar moved the release again and set the current date to November 19, 2026.

  4. Preorders and editions detailed

    Take-Two and Rockstar published preorder, edition, pricing, and preload information.

  5. Extended Look showcase announced

    Rockstar Games announced GTA VI: An Extended Look premiering August 27, 2026, debuting first on Netflix with wider release to follow.

Platform scope

Where the date currently applies

PS5

Announced Platform

An officially announced launch platform for GTA VI.

Xbox Series X|S

Announced Platform

An officially announced launch platform for GTA VI.

PC

Pending Announcement

No GTA VI PC release or official PC requirements have been announced in the current primary sources.

Clock precision

Live Countdown & Store Unlock

The release date is the broad official answer. The countdown below tracks the verified US PlayStation Store unlock and labels its platform, region, and timezone assumptions so it does not imply an unverified universal global unlock.

93 days, 13 hours, 42 minutes, and 25 seconds remain until the scoped store unlock.
Target
Nov 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EST
Scope
PlayStation Store - United States
Timezone
America/New_York
Basis
official store unlock

This clock tracks the official US PlayStation Store unlock time. Other platforms and regions may unlock at different local times.

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Questions

Release date FAQ

What is the current official GTA VI release date?

Rockstar Games currently lists November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Which platforms are officially announced for GTA VI?

The current official launch platforms are PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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Does GTA VI have an official PC release date?

No official PC version or release date appears in the current Rockstar, Take-Two, or platform release materials.

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DOCUMENTATION

Primary sources

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