Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) officially launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026, bringing Rockstar Games’ long-awaited sequel to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. After several delays and more than a decade since GTA 5 arrived, the game is now just one week away, with pre-loading already available for players who have pre-ordered.
Rockstar has confirmed the November 19 release date, while parent company Take-Two Interactive reiterated the schedule in its November 9 earnings report.
GTA 6 Launch Date and Pre-Load Details
GTA 6 launches worldwide on November 19, with the standard edition priced at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition costing $99.99 in the United States.
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Players can purchase the game through PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, and participating retailers.
According to Rockstar’s latest announcement, pre-loading began on November 10, allowing digital customers to download the game before launch.
However, Rockstar has not confirmed a PC release date, meaning computer players will have to wait for further announcements.
What to Expect From GTA 6 on Launch Day
GTA 6 takes players back to Vice City, located within the fictional state of Leonida, where protagonists Jason and Lucia become involved in a criminal conspiracy following a failed robbery.
The game targets 30 frames per second on current-generation consoles, with PlayStation 5 Pro offering enhanced image clarity through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and additional ray-traced shadows.
Rockstar has also confirmed DualSense haptic feedback, improved spatial audio, and faster loading on PlayStation 5.
Players can learn more about the protagonists through the GTA 6 relationship and story details, while the previously released extended gameplay presentation offers a closer look at the game’s world.
Meanwhile, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says pre-orders have reached unprecedented levels, with the company expecting between $8 billion and $8.2 billion in net bookings for fiscal 2027.
With launch day approaching, Rockstar is preparing to deliver one of the gaming industry’s most anticipated releases.
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