GTA 6 Release Date, Price and Editions

GTA 6 at a glance

Release date and unlock time

GTA 6 launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Rockstar locked in that date on November 6, 2025, when it announced the game's second delay, and it has stayed firm ever since. Take-Two reaffirmed the November 19 launch in both its May and August 2026 earnings reports, and Rockstar's November 3, 2026 pre-load announcement confirmed the schedule is unchanged heading into launch week.

What time does GTA 6 unlock?

Launch-week schedule

Pre-load and download size

Digital pre-loading begins on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, nine days ahead of launch. On PlayStation 5, downloads open at midnight local time on November 10. On Xbox Series X|S, pre-loading goes live globally at 00:00 GMT on November 10, which means players in the United States can start downloading on Monday, November 9 at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).

Rockstar notes that the download requires up to 212 GB depending on your console, and PlayStation recommends clearing at least 212 GB of free space on your PS5 SSD before starting. If you ordered the physical Code in Box edition, you can redeem the download code as soon as the box reaches stores (expected starting November 12) and pre-load the game from there.

Platforms

GTA 6 is built exclusively for current-generation consoles. PlayStation's official page explicitly notes that the game cannot be played on PS4, and neither Rockstar, the Xbox Store, nor the ESRB lists an Xbox One version.

While the PS5 Pro Enhanced label is live on both the PlayStation Store and PlayStation.com, neither Rockstar nor Sony has detailed the exact visual or frame-rate upgrades as of November 9, 2026.

Editions and prices

Rockstar offers two editions of Grand Theft Auto VI, along with a standalone digital upgrade for Standard Edition owners. The US prices below were verified against the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listings on November 9, 2026.

Purchasing either edition before November 20, 2026 also grants the launch pre-order bonuses. Keep in mind that the bonus month of GTA+ and the November 10 pre-load require a digital console store purchase.

Is there a physical disc version?

No. The only physical retail product is the Standard Edition sold as a Code in Box, which contains a digital download code rather than a Blu-ray disc. It is expected at participating retailers starting November 12, 2026, and is also sold through the Rockstar Store. The Ultimate Edition is strictly digital.

What the Ultimate Edition adds

According to Rockstar, Ultimate Edition items unlock progressively as you play through Jason and Lucia's story, with several rewards arriving in later chapters. For vehicles and properties, the bundle includes a mid-1990s '95 Grotti Cheetah in a retro-futuristic livery, an exclusive Ganado Retro Build mod set for Jason's Vapid Ganado pickup, and a pink-and-blue Shitzu Squalo speedboat docked at Washington Beach with an onboard explosives crate. At Jason's safehouse in the Keys, you also get an army-fatigue Dinka Enduro dirt bike and a Crest kayak, while Watson Bay gains the Paradise Garage, which houses a '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy for the Mount Kalaga backwoods alongside a weapon locker and a fence stash for stolen goods.

On the weapons and apparel side, both protagonists receive engraved, scoped Hawk & Little Morgan revolvers, custom engraved variants of Jason's Girardi ES9 and Lucia's Klose K17 pistols, extra Vice City Style outfits, hairstyles, and tattoos, and Goodtime Gear clothing themed after the in-game TV mascot Macca the Gator. Ultimate Edition players can also raid the PTT Youngin$ Compound and Illegal Goods Store in Southside Vice City for contraband, and track down abandoned project cars across Leonida for fixer Wyman's Classic Car Collection.

Finally, the Ultimate Edition unlocks five exclusive shops across Leonida: Rideout Customs for custom interiors, wheels, and donk builds; Sara's Unisex Salon for additional hairstyles, facial hair, nails, and makeup; the Stock 305 streetwear store in Stockyard; Electric Fang Tattoo in Stockyard featuring over 50 designs by the art collective FAILE; and One-Eyed Willie's, an off-road mod shop at Lake Leonida specializing in hand-painted liveries.

To see where these neighborhoods and shops sit before launch, explore our GTA 6 interactive map, which plots every confirmed location on an approximate schematic of Leonida. You can also read our full guide to Leonida's six regions for background on each part of the state.

Is there a collector's edition?

Rockstar has not announced a collector's edition that includes the game. Instead, the Rockstar Store opened pre-orders on September 24, 2026 for The Goodtime State: Vice City Collection, a standalone merchandise box. It ships on November 19 while supplies last and includes a Macca the Gator figure, Oakley sunglasses, a New Era cap, smaller collectibles, and a double-sided souvenir poster featuring a full map of Leonida on the back, with no copy of the game inside.

Pre-orders and bonuses

Pre-orders went live at midnight local time on June 25, 2026. You can order digitally through the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store, or pick up the physical Code in Box from the Rockstar Store and major retailers. Rockstar has not announced any retailer-exclusive in-game items.

Vintage Vice City Pack

Anyone who pre-orders or buys either edition before November 20, 2026 receives the Vintage Vice City Pack (store terms set the cutoff at the end of launch day on November 19). The pack includes a two-tone '55 Vapid Stanier sedan and the Shore Court personal garage near Ocean Beach, which comes equipped with a weapon locker and a stash for fencing stolen goods. It also outfits Jason in a pastel linen suit, gives Lucia a red sequined minidress with curled hair, and unlocks a tropical weapon finish inspired by Tommy Vercetti's iconic palm-tree shirt from GTA: Vice City.

One month of GTA+

Digital orders of the Standard or Ultimate Edition placed on the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store before November 20, 2026 also include a complimentary one-month membership to GTA+. Because this offer applies strictly to digital full-game purchases on console stores, physical Code in Box copies and standalone Ultimate Edition Upgrades do not qualify. On PlayStation, the offer is limited to one per account, must be claimed by March 31, 2027, and is not available in Bahrain, China, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Russia, or Taiwan. On Xbox, you must redeem the month within 180 days of pre-ordering under your profile's Offers & credits menu, and child accounts restricted from mature content are ineligible.

9-day early pre-load

Digital buyers can download the full game starting November 10, nine days before launch. Once November 20 arrives, new purchases will no longer include the Vintage Vice City Pack or the bonus month of GTA+. To see what you will actually be doing once you step into Leonida, check out our GTA 6 gameplay guide.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

Rockstar has not announced a PC version of GTA 6. Every official document, including Take-Two's August 7, 2026 earnings release, Rockstar's November 3 pre-load update, and the ESRB rating summary, lists only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for the November 19 launch.

Take-Two executives have addressed PC only in broad terms. At the company's annual shareholder meeting on September 17, 2026, CEO Strauss Zelnick noted that Take-Two generally brings its titles to every platform with a meaningful audience, though not always simultaneously, and remarked that the PC platform continues to grow in importance (as reported by PC Gamer). However, he did not confirm a PC release window for GTA 6.

Historically, Rockstar has staggered its PC launches after consoles. GTA V arrived on PC roughly 19 months after its 2013 console debut, and Red Dead Redemption 2 took just over a year to make the jump. If you are playing GTA V on PC or console in the meantime, we have a full GTA 5 interactive map along with guides to GTA 5 cheats and GTA 5 vehicle locations.

How the release date changed

Rockstar arrived at the November 19, 2026 launch date after two official delays. For the full story of every reveal since 2022, visit our GTA 6 news timeline, or browse quick answers in the GTA 6 FAQ.

1. December 4, 2023 (US time)

   Trailer 1 sets a 2025 window

   Rockstar unveiled Grand Theft Auto VI with its first trailer, confirming a 2025 release window on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

2. May 16, 2024

   Narrowed to fall 2025

   Take-Two narrowed the target window to fall 2025 in its quarterly financial results.

3. May 2, 2025

   First delay moves launch to May 26, 2026

   Rockstar pushed the game into 2026 and announced its first specific calendar date, citing the need for extra development time.

4. November 6, 2025

   Second delay sets November 19, 2026

   Rockstar shifted the launch back by roughly six months for final polish, and Take-Two confirmed the new date in its earnings report the same day.

5. November 3, 2026

   Launch date holds firm

   Following Take-Two's reiterations in May and August 2026, Rockstar's pre-load announcement locked in November 19 for launch week.