Release date
November 19, 2026
GTA 6 launches worldwide on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S — the third confirmed date after two delays.
Direct answer
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This is the third confirmed date after two delays — from a Fall 2025 window to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026 (announced November 6, 2025).
Delay timeline
May 2024Take-Two narrows window to Fall 2025
May 2, 2025Delayed to May 26, 2026
November 6, 2025Delayed to November 19, 2026
Why was GTA 6 delayed?
Rockstar's official statement: "These extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect."
Pre-load & physical release
- November 12, 2026 — Physical copies ship (containing download codes, not discs); digital pre-load begins.
- November 19, 2026 — Game unlocks worldwide.