Grand Theft Auto VI

What this countdown tracks

Days remaining until Rockstar Games ships Grand Theft Auto VI to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles on November 19, 2026. After two delays from a planned May 2026 window, this is the firmly anchored release date for the most-watched video-game launch of the decade.

Why this release matters

Grand Theft Auto VI follows a predecessor that has sold more than 200 million copies across three console generations and continues to generate live-service revenue more than 12 years after its 2013 debut. Rockstar's parent Take-Two Interactive has structured fiscal-year guidance around the game for several quarters running, and analysts widely expect first-week sell-through to challenge any prior entertainment opening on record. The marketing footprint backs that up: the first GTA VI trailer broke YouTube's 24-hour view record in December 2023, and the second trailer, dropped in May 2025, drew approximately 475 million views in 24 hours – a margin large enough that no other gaming property has come close. The game's setting in fictional Vice City and the broader state of Leonida revives a fan-favourite location not seen as a primary GTA backdrop since 2002, which has driven enormous enthusiast and creator interest. For Rockstar – a studio that releases mainline GTA games roughly once a console generation – this title is a once-a-decade event with cultural reach far beyond the gaming industry.

What we know so far

Rockstar has confirmed November 19, 2026 as the worldwide console release across PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC version not yet dated. Two trailers have been released: the December 2023 reveal and the May 2025 follow-up, both confirming protagonists Lucia and Jason and a contemporary Vice City setting. Rockstar has shared a small batch of screenshots and brief character bios on its Newswire blog. Pricing, edition tiers, and preorder open-dates have not been formally announced as of mid-2026, though industry reporting suggests a premium pricing experiment in the $80–$100 range is under consideration. Online multiplayer plans, mod-tool support, and PC-launch timing all remain unconfirmed. Anything beyond the official Rockstar reveals – including specific mission details, map size, and feature lists – should be treated as rumour until Rockstar publishes additional material.

Release details

• Release date: November 19, 2026
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (PC date TBD)
• Price: not yet announced
• Studio: Rockstar Games (Take-Two Interactive)
• Regional variations: simultaneous worldwide launch expected

What to watch for leading up to release

• A third major trailer, traditionally Rockstar's pre-launch hype peak, expected in summer 2026
• Preorder opening – likely 90–120 days out, with edition-tier pricing reveal
• Detailed gameplay deep-dive videos in the final 60 days
• Review embargo lift – Rockstar historically times this to two days before launch
• Day-one patch and online-mode roadmap announcements
• PC release window confirmation, expected after console launch
• Any further delays – Rockstar has shifted the date twice already

Related releases to track

The November 2026 calendar is unusually crowded: Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three both open on December 18, 2026, and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives the day after GTA VI on November 20. On the gaming side, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 lands roughly five weeks earlier, making the late-2026 entertainment window one of the densest in recent memory. Other late-2026 gaming peers worth tracking include the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred countdown and the WWE 2K27 countdown.

FAQ

When does GTA 6 release? November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S – confirmed by Rockstar Games. What platforms is it on? PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at launch; PC version planned for a later date. How much will GTA 6 cost? Pricing not yet announced; reporting suggests a premium tier above standard $70 pricing is under consideration. Can I preorder GTA 6? Preorders have not opened as of mid-2026; expected to begin in the months ahead of launch. Who makes GTA 6? Rockstar Games, owned by Take-Two Interactive.