GTA 6 Release Date Update (April 2026)
As of April 2026, Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This is the current, official date from Rockstar Games. Here is how we got here and what is still open.
The delay history
- Original target: 2025. Rockstar stated this in May 2023 correspondence to parent company Take-Two.
- First delay: announced May 2025 alongside Trailer 2, pushing release to May 26, 2026.
- Second delay: announced November 2025, pushing release to November 19, 2026, where it stands today.
Two delays on a major Rockstar title is notable but not unusual. Red Dead Redemption 2 also slipped twice before shipping in 2018.
What is officially confirmed
- Release date: November 19, 2026.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Setting: Leonida, a fictional Florida, with Vice City as the central city.
- Protagonists: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.
- Two major trailers: Trailer 1 (December 2023), Trailer 2 (May 2025) with 70 official screenshots.
- Take-Two has confirmed marketing will begin ramping up in summer 2026.
What is still not confirmed
- PC release date. Rockstar's history suggests 12 to 18 months after console, but nothing is stated.
- Price. Industry speculation runs from $70 to $100, but Rockstar has not announced.
- Multiplayer structure. GTA Online for GTA 6 has been heavily discussed but details are scarce.
- Modding or UGC tools. No Rockstar statement on a first-party modding platform.
- System requirements for PC, since no PC date exists.
What to expect in the next seven months
- May to June 2026: Likely next trailer as marketing ramps up. Expect more story, more Leonida locations, more character reveals.
- July to August 2026: Pre-orders open. Likely gameplay-focused trailer or demo.
- September 2026: Cover art, box art, special editions revealed.
- October 2026: Final marketing push. Reviewer embargoes set. Community hype peak.
- November 19, 2026: Launch.
This is the typical Rockstar rollout pattern, adjusted for the confirmed November date.
How to track updates reliably
Ignore Twitter rumours. Watch these:
- Rockstar Newswire (official).
- Take-Two quarterly earnings calls (Take-Two mentions GTA 6 in context every quarter).
- Rockstar's official social accounts.
Everything else is speculation. Entertaining speculation is fine, acting on it is not.
Related reading
For the broader state of GTA 6 multiplayer, see our April 2026 multiplayer update. For prep planning with the confirmed date, see our seven-month prep guide. For system requirements speculation, read our hardware requirements article.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does GTA 6 release?
November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This is the current confirmed date from Rockstar Games, after two delays from the original 2025 target.
Will GTA 6 launch on PC at the same time?
No. No PC release date has been announced. Based on Rockstar precedent, PC typically arrives 12 to 18 months after console, so expect late 2027 or early 2028.
Could GTA 6 be delayed again?
Possible but increasingly unlikely. Take-Two has financially committed to the November 19, 2026 date across multiple earnings calls. A third delay would be a major event.
