Updated November 1, 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This hub collects what Rockstar and the stores have confirmed, what is only reported, and what is still unknown. Every guide links to its sources.
Launch dateNov 19, 2026Confirmed by Rockstar
PreloadNov 12, 2026Local midnight, pre-orders
Standard$79.99£69.99 / €79.99
Ultimate$99.99£89.99 / €99.99
GTA 6 guides
- GTA 6 countdown: live timer for preload and launch in your time zone
- GTA 6 preload time: start date and times by country
- GTA 6 release time by country: when it unlocks on November 19
- GTA 6 console checklist: storage, SSD rules and settings before preload
- GTA 6 file size: what is official, what is reported
- GTA 6 price: Standard, Ultimate and regional prices
- GTA 6 editions: Standard vs Ultimate vs the Vintage Vice City Pack
- GTA 6 platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC status
- GTA 6 map size: how big Leonida is next to GTA V and RDR2
- GTA 6 radio stations: the six confirmed stations, hosts and albums
- GTA 6 Edge preview: new details from Rockstar North
- GTA 6 Extended Look: gameplay details, plus the South Park clip
- GTA 6 age rating: ESRB M, PEGI 18, Australia R18+ and parental controls
- Rockstar UK union vote: the Nov 12-26 ballot during launch week
- November 2026 game releases: everything else coming out around GTA 6
Confirmed, reported and unknown
| Topic | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Launch date | Official | November 19, 2026 |
| Platforms | Official | PS5 and Xbox Series X|S |
| Prices | Official | $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate (US) |
| Preload | Official | November 12, 2026, local midnight |
| Unlock time | Store listings | Midnight local time per PlayStation Store listing; not in a Rockstar post |
| File size | Reported | 210 GB PS5 download, unconfirmed |
| PC version | Not announced | Not on Rockstar’s page |
Buying guides and reviews
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- What GTA 6 really costs
- PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S for GTA 6
- GTA 6 digital vs physical
- GTA 6 trailers reviewed
- Rockstar’s review track record
- Best open-world games to play before GTA 6
- Black Friday 2026 gaming deals: console prices to beat and GTA 6 bundle math
- Best-reviewed games of 2026: GOTY contenders and GTA 6’s Game Awards eligibility
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Sources
- Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI official site
- Take-Two Interactive: Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI
- Rockstar Games Customer Support: Platforms, Editions, and Versions
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