GTA VI comes out on November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-load opens November 12 at local midnight. The whole launch in one place.
When does GTA VI come out?
On November 19, 2026: the date on Rockstar’s own site and in its support pages. Rockstar has not announced at what time the game unlocks on launch day. We add the time here as soon as Rockstar gives it. The countdown at the bottom of this page counts the days.
Pre-load opens November 12
Digital pre-orders can start downloading the game at local midnight on November 12, 2026, so it is ready to play on launch day.
Boxed copies go on sale at retailers from November 12 as well. The box holds a download code, not a disc. Redeem the code and the game pre-loads like a digital copy.
Which platforms?
Rockstar lists two: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PS4, Xbox One and PC are not on that list, and Rockstar has not announced a PC version.
Editions and price
There are two editions, Standard and Ultimate. In the US, Take-Two prices the Standard Edition at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Standard owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade later, from the PlayStation or Microsoft store. There is no boxed Ultimate Edition.
Every item in the Ultimate Edition is in our editions guide.
Pre-order bonus
Digital pre-orders, and digital purchases made before November 20, 2026, include the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+. The pack holds the ’55 Vapid Stanier with a garage, outfits and hairstyles, and an exclusive weapon pattern. Boxed pre-orders get the same pack, without the month of GTA+.
Region locks
On PlayStation, a download code only works with a PlayStation account from the region where it was sold. Xbox codes are not region-locked. Rockstar advises buying from a retailer in the country of your platform account.
Not confirmed yet
- Reviews may go up on November 18, a day before launch, according to a report. Rockstar has not confirmed it. Read the rumor.
- PlayStation Game Size lists a download of around 210 GB. That figure is not confirmed either. Read the rumor.
Questions people ask
What time does GTA 6 come out?
Rockstar has not announced an unlock time yet. Pre-load starts at local midnight on November 12, 2026, and the game comes out on November 19, 2026.
How big is the GTA 6 download?
Rockstar has not said. PlayStation Game Size lists around 210 GB, an unconfirmed figure.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not at launch. Rockstar has not announced a PC version. What we know about GTA VI on PC.
Related
- GTA VI: everything Rockstar has confirmed before launch
- Every GTA VI trailer so far
- GTA VI editions: Standard vs Ultimate
Sources
Artwork: Rockstar Games
Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar GamesPlatforms, editions and versions, Rockstar Support
