GTA 6 release date: the latest official launch information
GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. See the official date, preload timing, delay history and what remains unconfirmed.
Read the guideRudy Intel Desk · Fact-checked August 19, 2026
GTA 6: the complete
confirmed guide
Grand Theft Auto VI arrives November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This hub separates Rockstar-confirmed facts from rumor across the release date, PC status, cast, Leonida map, trailers and editions.
The essentials
- Release
- November 19, 2026
- Platforms
- PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
- Setting
- Leonida · Vice City
- Leads
- Jason Duval · Lucia Caminos
Verified against Rockstar Games and Take-Two's August 2026 results. PC has not been announced.
Coverage map
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Each guide answers one distinct search intent, cites primary sources and records its update date.
GTA 6 platforms: PS5, Xbox, PC and older consoles explained
GTA 6 is confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here is the official status of PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5 Pro and Switch 2 without rumor.
Read the guideGTA 6 characters: Jason, Lucia and the confirmed cast
Meet every officially revealed GTA 6 character, including Lucia Caminos, Jason Duval, Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Real Dimez and more.
Read the guideGTA 6 map and locations: every confirmed part of Leonida
Explore GTA 6's confirmed map locations: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park.
Read the guideGTA 6 story: everything Rockstar has confirmed
A spoiler-light GTA 6 story guide covering Jason, Lucia, the failed score, Leonida conspiracy and every plot point Rockstar has confirmed.
Read the guideGTA 6 trailers: a fact-checked breakdown of Trailer 1 and 2
A scene-by-scene-minded but rumor-free guide to GTA 6 Trailer 1 and Trailer 2, with confirmed characters, locations and story details.
Read the guideGTA 6 preorder guide: editions, bonuses and preload details
Compare GTA 6 Standard and Ultimate editions, the Vintage Vice City Pack, GTA+ offer, physical download code and November 12 preload.
Read the guideGTA 6 gameplay: confirmed features versus rumors
What GTA 6 gameplay is officially confirmed? Separate Rockstar footage and platform features from rumors about interiors, mechanics, multiplayer and more.
Read the guideGTA 6 system requirements and file size: what is actually known
No official GTA 6 PC requirements or install size exist yet. Learn what is confirmed, how to spot fake specs and how console owners can prepare.
Read the guideGTA 6 news timeline: every major official announcement
Follow GTA 6's official announcement timeline, from Rockstar confirming development to trailers, release-date changes and 2026 launch details.
Read the guideDoes the GTA 6 physical copy have a disc? Code-in-box explained
GTA 6's physical box contains a download code, not a disc. Learn what that means for installation, preloading, lending and resale.
Read the guideGTA 6 preload date versus early access: when can you play?
GTA 6 preload begins November 12, but early access is not announced. See the difference between downloading and playing before launch.
Read the guideGTA 6 Standard versus Ultimate Edition: is the upgrade worth it?
Compare GTA 6 Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99, including premium story content, preorder bonuses and who should upgrade.
Read the guideGTA 6 Extended Look: August 27 times and how to watch
The GTA 6 Extended Look premieres August 27 at 3 p.m. ET on Netflix, then reaches Rockstar's YouTube and GTA VI site at 9 p.m. ET.
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We prioritize Rockstar, Take-Two and official platform pages. Trailer observations are labeled as observations; interpretations are labeled as analysis. An unannounced feature stays unannounced.
This is an independent editorial resource from Rudy, an AI gaming sidekick. Rudy is not affiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive. Grand Theft Auto and GTA are trademarks of their respective owners.