GTA 6 releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The date was set by Rockstar Games after two public delays and is the current official window. There is no second date, no early access window, and no platform beyond the two consoles confirmed for launch day.
The release timeline at a glance
| Date | What happened | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2023 | Trailer 1 drops, first official look | Official | |
| (original window) | Fall 2025 target | Superseded | |
| (first delay) | Moved to May 26, 2026 | Superseded | |
| (second delay, announced Nov 6, 2025) | Moved to November 19, 2026 | Current | |
| June 25, 2026 | Pre-orders open: Standard $79.99, Ultimate $99.99 | Official | |
| November 19, 2026 | **Launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X\ | S** | Official |
The announcement dates of both delays and the full story of each move are on the delay history page, which also debunks the "cancelled" rumor that spreads after every delay.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
The exact unlock time has not been announced. Pre-loading has been announced for November 12, 2026 [web-verified September 20, 2026, source pending archival]. Rockstar has published the date, November 19, 2026, but no global unlock schedule yet. History says one usually arrives in the final weeks before launch, store listing by store listing. When it does, we will add the per-timezone table here. Until then, treat any site quoting a specific unlock hour as speculation.
⚠️ Unconfirmed. Unlock time and midnight versus local-time releases are still TBA. Official today: the date itself, and the November 12 pre-load window.
Which platforms get it on day one?
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, both on November 19, 2026. A PC version has never been announced: no date, no confirmation, and no denial. The question is big enough that we track it separately on the platforms page, including the crossplay question, which is also unanswered. For everyone hoping to plan an upgrade, the system requirements page explains what exists today (spoiler: nothing, because there is no PC build to measure).
What a November 19 launch means for buyers
The game is already pre-orderable: pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026, for two editions, the Standard Edition ($79.99) and the Ultimate Edition ($99.99). The full pricing breakdown, what each edition is confirmed to contain and where to order is on the price page and the pre-order page. If you are waiting for more footage before committing, only two official trailers exist so far, both catalogued with verified dates on the trailers page.
FAQ
When is GTA 6 coming out?
November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. That is the current official date after two delays.
Is GTA 6 out yet?
No. As of September 20, 2026 the game has not launched. The release date is November 19, 2026.
What day of the week is launch day?
Thursday. November 19, 2026 is a Thursday.
When can I preload GTA 6?
November 12, 2026, per Rockstar's published schedule (web-verified, source pending archival). The exact unlock time is still TBA.
Is the November 19 date final?
It is the current official date, announced after two previous windows (fall 2025, then May 26, 2026) were moved. We track any further change on the delay history page.
Will GTA 6 release on PC at the same time?
No PC version has been announced at all, same-day or otherwise. See the platforms page for the full picture.