GTA 6 Release Date

Official Announcement

Rockstar announced the release date in a press release confirming the game's launch window. The November 19, 2026 date applies to both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, putting an end to years of speculation across the gaming community.

Originally, some reports and rumors suggested the game might release earlier. Rockstar explained that the additional development time was necessary to deliver the level of polish and quality that players expect from a modern Grand Theft Auto title. The company has emphasized its commitment to making this entry the most refined in the series.

Development Timeline

GTA 6 was officially confirmed in February 2022 when Rockstar announced that development was well underway. The first official trailer was released in December 2023, breaking viewership records across YouTube and other platforms with over 90 million views in its first 24 hours. A development update and second trailer in late 2025 confirmed the November 2026 release window.

The game has been in development for several years. Reports suggest pre-production began as early as 2014. Rockstar has invested significant resources into the project, with teams across their worldwide studios collaborating on what is expected to be their most ambitious title to date.

What to Expect at Launch

GTA 6 launches exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at release. The game is built from the ground up for new-generation hardware, offering faster loading times, improved graphical fidelity, larger draw distances, and smoother performance compared to previous GTA titles.

The launch includes the full single-player story mode following the criminal duo Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval through the fictional state of Leonida. GTA Online is expected to return in some form for GTA 6, though Rockstar has not yet revealed specific details about the multiplayer component.

Check our platforms page for details on each console version, or visit the main countdown for the live timer.