Launch countdown
Grand Theft Auto VI
The biggest launch in gaming history is almost here.
Grand Theft Auto VI launches in
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Launch day facts
- Release date
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- PC
- No date confirmed
- Editions
- Standard ($79.99) · Ultimate ($99.99)
- Pre-orders
- Open now on PS / Xbox stores
The road here
Every official milestone and delay, in order.
Nov 19, 2026
Release day
Launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. No PC version has been announced.
Aug 27, 2026
Only in Leonida extended look
First gameplay deep dive, roughly 26 minutes, premiered as a timed Netflix exclusive before a wider release.
Jul 19, 2026
Release date reaffirmed
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick publicly restated that November 19, 2026 is holding, following renewed delay rumours.
Jun 25, 2026
Pre-orders open
Pre-orders live on PlayStation and Xbox storefronts and at retail, one day after pricing was announced.
Jun 24, 2026
Pricing & editions announced
Standard Edition $79.99 and Ultimate Edition $99.99, the latter adding vehicles, clothing and weapon content.
Nov 7, 2025
Delayed to November 19, 2026
Second delay, moving the game from May 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026.
Launch checklist
- Pre-order or wishlist on your store
- Follow the game for day-one news
- Check storage space (estimated 90–120 GB)
- Update console firmware before launch
- Join a launch-night squad in community
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