Release
GTA 6 Release Date: 19 November 2026 (Confirmed)
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The confirmed date
According to Rockstar Games’ official announcement, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) launches on 19 November 2026. Take-Two Interactive has repeated this date in investor communications. It is the single most-searched fact about the game, and it is settled: the date is official, not a leak.
Delay history
The date moved twice before it was locked. Here is the full sequence.
| Stage | Date | What it was |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fall 2025 | Original target window |
| — | 26 May 2026 | First announced date |
| — | 19 November 2026 | Current confirmed date |
Platforms at launch
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. There is no announced PC version. See our GTA 6 PC page for the full analysis of what history suggests.
Release time by region
Rockstar typically unlocks at midnight local time on launch day, with regional variation. Pre-loading opens 12 November 2026, so pre-order holders can play the moment GTA 6 unlocks in their timezone rather than waiting for a download.
Related leak verdicts
- GTA 6 releases on 19 November 2026Confirmed· 100%
- Pre-loading opens on 12 November 2026Confirmed· 92%
- GTA 6 launches on PC the same day as consolesDebunked· 80%