The short answer
After two delays — first from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, then to its current date — GTA 6 arrives November 19, 2026, on current-gen consoles only. No PC version at launch. No PS4 or Xbox One version, ever.
Could it be delayed a third time?
Never say never with Rockstar, but this date is about as locked as a release date gets. Take-Two has built its entire fiscal-year 2027 guidance — a record $8 to $8.2 billion in projected net bookings — around a November launch, and Zelnick reaffirmed the November 19 date again on Take-Two's August 2026 earnings call, describing pre-orders as off to an exceptional start. Companies don't anchor billions of dollars of guidance to a date they privately doubt.
Rockstar's own explanation for the second delay was wanting extra time to deliver "the level of polish" players expect. Since then Rockstar has run its full launch campaign: a Netflix-premiered Extended Look (August 27), the soundtrack album announcement (September 17), the first in-game radio stations (October 8) and the official launch trailer (October 15). You don't release a launch trailer for a game you plan to move.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
This is the question PC players keep asking, so let's be precise about what's known and what isn't.
- Confirmed: GTA 6 will not be on PC on November 19, 2026. Rockstar has only announced PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions.
- Not announced: any PC version, launch window, or system requirements. Anything you see claiming "official GTA 6 PC specs" is made up.
Which consoles can actually run it?
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 / PS5 Pro | ✅ Confirmed at launch |
| Xbox Series X / Series S | ✅ Confirmed at launch |
| PC | ⏳ Not announced — reported for Q1 2027 (unconfirmed) |
| PS4 / Xbox One | ❌ Not happening |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | ❌ Not announced |
Key dates to watch
- June 25, 2026 (done): pre-orders opened, official pricing confirmed — see our pre-order and editions guide
- August 6, 2026 (done): Take-Two's earnings call reaffirmed November 19; Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
- August 27, 2026 (done): the 26-minute Extended Look premiered on Netflix, then on Rockstar's YouTube channel — see everything it confirmed
- September 17, 2026 (done): Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album announced for November 19
- October 8, 2026 (done): the first six in-game radio stations revealed
- October 15, 2026 (done): the official launch trailer
- November 12, 2026: digital pre-loads open on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
- November 19, 2026: launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Quick FAQ
What time will GTA 6 unlock?
Not announced yet. Rockstar typically confirms unlock times in the final days before launch — we'll update this page when it does. Pre-loading from November 12 means you can have it installed and ready.
Will GTA 6 be on Game Pass?
There is no indication of that. Take-Two sells its biggest releases at full price; do not expect GTA 6 on any subscription service at launch.
Where is GTA 6 set?
Vice City and the surrounding state of Leonida — Rockstar's take on modern Florida. Full breakdown in our map guide.
