GTA VI · November 19, 2026

GTA 6 release date

GTA 6 releases on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-loading starts on November 12, 2026 at midnight local time.

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Pre-load and physical copies

Digital pre-orders can be pre-loaded from midnight local time on November 12, 2026. Physical boxes contain a download code instead of a disc, and they are available from the same day so that you can pre-load too.

Unlock times

Rockstar has not officially announced unlock times per region. Store listings reported by GTA BOOM show a staggered release that starts in New Zealand (11:00 UTC on November 18) and ends in Mexico and Central America (06:00 UTC on November 19). These times may still change.

The delays

DateWhat happened
December 5, 2023Trailer 1 announces a 2025 release.
May 2, 2025Rockstar moves the release to May 26, 2026.
November 6, 2025Rockstar moves the release to November 19, 2026.
August 2026Take-Two's CEO confirms the November 19 launch in the quarterly results.

GTA VI · November 19, 2026

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FAQ

What time does GTA 6 unlock?

Rockstar has not officially announced unlock times. Reported store listings show a staggered launch from 11:00 UTC on November 18 (New Zealand) to 06:00 UTC on November 19 (Mexico and Central America).

When can I pre-load GTA 6?

From midnight local time on November 12, 2026, for digital pre-orders and for physical boxes (they contain a download code).

Was GTA 6 delayed again?

Not since November 6, 2025. Take-Two confirmed the November 19, 2026 date again in August 2026.

Sources

Updated 2026-10-04