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.