GTA 6 Release Date: Everything Confirmed So Far

Grand Theft Auto 6 has a confirmed release date, confirmed platforms and confirmed pricing. After years of speculation, Rockstar Games has locked in the details players have been waiting for. This guide brings together everything officially confirmed about the GTA 6 release, in one place, sourced directly from Rockstar’s own announcements.

GTA 6 release date: November 19, 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 19, 2026. This is Rockstar’s confirmed, official release date, announced alongside details on pricing, preorders and platforms. It closes out one of the longest waits in the franchise’s history and sets a firm target for the biggest release of the year.

Platforms: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

At launch, GTA 6 will be available on two platforms only: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. These are the platforms Rockstar has officially confirmed, and no other console version has been announced for launch day.

If you’re planning ahead, this means the game will require current-generation hardware. There is no confirmation of a version for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, and none should be assumed given the confirmed platform list.

What about PC?

As of now, Rockstar has not announced a PC version of GTA 6. The confirmed launch platforms remain PS5 and Xbox Series X|S exclusively. This mirrors the pattern set by GTA 5, which released on consoles well before its PC version followed later. Players hoping to play on PC should treat a PC release as unconfirmed and unannounced rather than assume a specific timeline. ALLGTA World will update this guide the moment Rockstar shares anything official on the subject, but for now, there is nothing to report beyond its absence from the confirmed platform list.

Price: two editions

GTA 6 will be sold in two editions, each with confirmed pricing:

• Standard edition: 79.99 dollars in the US, or 79.99 euros in the eurozone.
• Premium edition: 99.99 dollars in the US, or 99.99 euros in the eurozone.

These prices reflect a modest increase over the launch price of GTA 5, in line with pricing trends across the current console generation. Rockstar has not detailed the exact contents that differentiate the premium edition from the standard one beyond its higher price point; ALLGTA World will update this guide as soon as further specifics are confirmed.

Preorders: open since June 25, 2026

Preorders for GTA 6 opened on June 25, 2026. Both the standard and premium editions are available to preorder ahead of the November 19 release. Preordering secures your copy for launch day and, depending on the retailer, may include delivery or digital unlock timing tied to release.

If you’re preordering digitally, keep an eye on the preload window below: getting your preorder in early doesn’t just secure a copy, it also means you’re set up to preload the game once that window opens.

Preload: starting November 12, 2026

For anyone buying digitally, preload begins on November 12, 2026, exactly one week before the game’s release. Preloading lets you download the game ahead of time so it’s ready to play the moment it unlocks on November 19, rather than waiting on a potentially large day-one download.

Preload availability applies to digital purchases; the exact size of the download and platform-specific preload mechanics haven’t been detailed by Rockstar beyond the confirmed start date.

Recap: key GTA 6 release information

Staying up to date

Rockstar has confirmed the essentials: a firm release date, two platforms, two editions with set pricing, and a clear preorder and preload timeline. What remains unconfirmed, like a PC version or the exact contents of the premium edition, is genuinely unannounced rather than simply unreported, and ALLGTA World won’t speculate on it.

Track the exact time left until launch with our countdown, and check back on this guide, we’ll update it the moment Rockstar confirms anything new.