GTA 6 Release Date: Everything We Know About Launch Day
Rockstar has GTA 6 locked for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here's what the date means, what to expect, and how our countdown stays accurate.
The wait is almost over. Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, arriving first on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. After years of teasers, leaks and a record-breaking first trailer, we finally have a window worth counting down to — and our live countdown is ticking toward it right now.
What the date means
A late-2026 launch lines up neatly with Rockstar's holiday-season strategy for its biggest releases. It also gives the studio room to polish what is shaping up to be the most ambitious open world ever built.
Release windows can still move. The moment Rockstar confirms any change, we update the countdown and this page automatically.
What to expect at launch
- Consoles first. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are confirmed. A PC version has not been dated, but history suggests it follows later.
- A massive day-one world. Leonida and a modern Vice City headline the map.
- Two protagonists. Lucia and Jason anchor the story from the very first mission.
How to be ready
Bookmark GTATipsHQ and check our tips & guides hub. We're prepping day-one essentials now — from money methods to beginner survival — so you can hit the ground running the second the servers go live.
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