GTA 6 release date and countdown

Last checked: 24 October 2026 · Facts marked Confirmed come from the sources listed at the bottom.

The confirmed date

Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on Thursday 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Confirmed ^{[1] [2] [6]}

The UK PlayStation Store also lists the release date as 19/11/2026. ^[10]

Key dates

What time does it unlock in the UK?

Not confirmed Rockstar hasn't published an exact unlock time. Some UK retailers say you'll be able to play "from midnight" on release day ^[14], but treat that as unconfirmed until Rockstar or PlayStation/Xbox say so. We'll update this page when there's an official time.

How the date changed

1. December 2023: Rockstar revealed the game with Trailer 1 and said it was coming in 2025. ^[7]
2. 2 May 2025: delayed to 26 May 2026. ^[8]
3. 6 November 2025: delayed again to 19 November 2026, to give the team more time to polish it. ^{[9] [6]}

No further delay has been announced as of 24 October 2026.

Which consoles?

Only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch. Confirmed ^[1] There's no version for PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch 2, and no PC version at launch. ^[14] See Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

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Sources

1. Take-Two Interactive (press release, 24 Jun 2026): Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI
2. Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI official site
6. Rockstar Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to launch November 19, 2026
7. Take-Two Interactive (press release, Dec 2023): Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto VI, Coming 2025
8. Reuters: Take-Two delays 'GTA VI' to May 2026
9. Reuters: Take-Two delays 'GTA VI' for second time to November next year
10. PlayStation Store UK: Grand Theft Auto VI (PS5) – store page
12. PlayStation UK: GTA VI pre-order bonus: one month of GTA+ – terms
14. Currys: GTA 6 pre-order page and FAQ (UK retailer)

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