GTA 6 release date: when and where can you play?
Rockstar lists November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game unlocks at midnight local time in every region on both launch platforms.
Which platforms are confirmed?
Rockstar currently lists PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for the November 19 launch. It has not given a PC release date.
Compare editions and buying options →When can you pre-load?
Digital pre-loading starts November 10, 2026: at local midnight on PS5 and at 00:00 GMT worldwide on Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar says to allow up to 212 GB of free space. Retail code-in-box editions should be available from November 12. The PlayStation download began in the earliest time zones on November 9. Other published file sizes do not replace Rockstar’s figure.
Read what the first downloads show →What time will the game unlock?
Rockstar says GTA VI releases at midnight local time on November 19 in every region for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The countdown above follows that confirmed local release time.
Sources and verification
- Release date and platforms
- Grand Theft Auto VI — Rockstar Games
- Regional release time
- Rockstar Support — Regional release times
- Pre-load timing and storage
- Rockstar Support — Pre-Load FAQ
- Retail code-in-box format
- Rockstar Support — Platforms, Editions, and Versions
- Last verified
- 2026-11-11