Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar’s own store lists that date, and Take-Two reconfirmed it in its August 2026 earnings report.
Rockstar has not confirmed what time the game unlocks. Our release time page shows the date for 34 countries and updates the moment an official time is announced.
How we got here
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 4, 2023 | Trailer 1 released, with a 2025 release window |
| May 2, 2025 | First delay: moved to May 26, 2026 |
| May 6, 2025 | Trailer 2 released |
| November 6, 2025 | Second delay: moved to November 19, 2026 |
| June 25, 2026 | Preorders open |
| August 27, 2026 | “An Extended Look” premieres |
| October 15, 2026 | Launch Trailer released |
| November 12, 2026 | Preload begins |
| November 19, 2026 | Launch |
When it announced the second delay, Rockstar said the extra time was needed to deliver the level of polish players expect.
What to do before launch
- Check the editions and price guide and buy before November 20 to get the Vintage Vice City Pack.
- Preload from November 12 so the game is ready to play when it unlocks.
- See what is already confirmed: cars, places and characters.
