Grand Theft Auto VI launches worldwide on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Standard Edition costs $79.99, the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99, and the game needs about 212 GB of storage. Preloading for digital pre-orders has already started. Here is everything US players should know before launch day, including what has not been confirmed yet.
GTA 6 at a glance
- Release date: November 19, 2026
- Platforms at launch: PS5 (including PS5 Pro) and Xbox Series X|S
- PC: no release date announced
- Price: $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate
- Install size: about 212 GB
- Preload: opened November 10 for digital pre-orders
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 comes out on November 19, 2026. Rockstar announced that date in November 2025, when it moved the game back from May 26, 2026. Since then, Take-Two has repeated the same date in every earnings release, including the most recent one on November 9, 2026, which is the last report before launch.
What time does GTA 6 unlock in the US?
We could not find an official unlock time from Rockstar. PlayStation Store listings show a release at midnight on November 19, and the US store listing shows midnight Eastern Time. If your store follows Eastern Time, that works out to 9 p.m. Pacific on November 18. Treat this as the likely time rather than a promise, and check your store page and Rockstar’s official channels in the final days.
Which platforms is GTA 6 on?
At launch, GTA 6 is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Sony’s store lists it as “PS5 Pro Enhanced”, but Rockstar has not published the specific PS5 Pro graphics modes or performance targets. The game is not coming to PS4 or Xbox One.
There is no PC release date. Take-Two’s list of upcoming games does not include a PC version, and a PC release is widely expected to come later.
GTA 6 price and editions
GTA 6 is priced above the usual $69.99 for big console releases. There are two editions, and there is no Collector’s Edition.
| Edition | Price (USD) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $79.99 | The full base game and the pre-order bonus |
| Ultimate Edition | $99.99 | Everything in Standard, plus extra vehicles, weapons, outfits and cosmetic items |
Pre-order bonuses
Pre-ordering either edition gets you the Vintage Vice City Pack, which includes retro ’80s outfits for Lucia and Jason, a 1955 Vapid Stanier and Tommy Vercetti–inspired weapon patterns. Digital pre-orders also come with one free month of GTA+. Reports say the pre-order cutoff is November 20, so check the exact deadline on your store page.
Physical copies
Reports say there are no disc versions at launch. Retail boxes contain a download code instead, and one retailer listing for the PS5 version shows delivery around November 12. That means people who bought a code in a box are waiting for shipping, while digital pre-order buyers could already preload.
GTA 6 preload and file size
Rockstar opened preloading on November 10 for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, earlier than the November 12 date that had been planned. The download is about 212 GB. A day-one patch is possible, and one Xbox backend listing showed a larger number than the store page, so keep a little extra room free.
If you own the 512 GB Xbox Series S, plan ahead. Only about 364 GB of that console’s storage is usable out of the box, so you may need to delete a couple of large games first.
How long will the download take?
The chart below is a best-case estimate: 212 GB multiplied by 8, divided by your connection speed. Wi-Fi, busy servers and your console’s own limits will usually make it slower.
Tip: let your console download it for you
On PS5, turn on automatic downloads and leave the console on or in Rest Mode. On Xbox Series X|S, turn on automatic updates and leave the console on or in Sleep mode.
What is GTA 6 about?
The game is set in the fictional state of Leonida, which includes Vice City, the first time the series has returned to Vice City since 2002. The two playable leads are Lucia and Jason.
What about GTA Online?
GTA Online has no release date yet. It is widely expected to arrive sometime in 2027, but Rockstar has not confirmed that.
What we still don’t know
- The official unlock time on November 19
- The graphics modes and frame-rate targets on each console, including PS5 Pro
- A PC release date
- A release date for GTA Online
We will update this page when Rockstar confirms any of these.
Frequently asked questions
When is GTA 6 released?
GTA 6 is released worldwide on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Has GTA 6 been delayed again?
Not as of November 11, 2026. Take-Two repeated the November 19 date in its November 9 earnings release, the last one before launch.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
The Standard Edition costs $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
There is no PC release date. At launch, the game is only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Can I play GTA 6 on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. At launch, the game is only available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
How big is GTA 6?
The preload is about 212 GB, and the final install can be larger if there is a day-one patch.
When can I preload GTA 6?
Preloading opened on November 10 for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. If you bought a code in a box, you need to wait until the code is delivered.
Is there a physical disc?
Reports say there are no discs at launch. Retail copies come as a code in a box.
Information in this article was compiled from Rockstar and Take-Two announcements as reported by gaming and business outlets, and may change before launch. Prices are in US dollars.
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