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On May 2, 2025, Rockstar pushed GTA 6 to May 26, 2026, and Trailer 2 dropped four days later. A second delay came on November 6, 2025, to November 19, 2026, and that date has not moved since. Take-Two reaffirmed it on May 21, 2026, and Rockstar confirmed it when it announced pre-orders on June 24.
Below is the complete guide to the GTA 6 release date, prices, platforms and editions for Grand Theft Auto VI. Every fact traces back to Rockstar's Newswire, Take-Two or the store listings, and anything from elsewhere is attributed to its source. If it has no source, it is not on this page.
Two questions come up once the date is settled: whether cheat codes exist yet, and what the ESRB M rating actually covers if you are buying this for a teenager.
GTA 6 Release Date: November 19, 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, a date Rockstar confirmed on June 24, 2026 in its Newswire. The game unlocks at midnight local time, according to PlayStation Store listings: the day is the same everywhere, but the actual time varies by country.
This date lands thirteen years after GTA V (September 17, 2013) and eight years after Red Dead Redemption 2 (October 26, 2018). When it announced the second delay on November 6, 2025, Rockstar put the extra months down to polish: "these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve" (statement as reported by the press).
Digital pre-orders have been open since June 25, 2026, with preloading from November 10. As of November 1, 2026, the three boxed listings on Amazon.fr (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and a PS5 pack with 20 EUR of PlayStation Store credit) are unavailable. Amazon states it does not know when or whether they will be restocked. For console-specific pre-order guides, see pre-order GTA 6 on PS5 or pre-order GTA 6 on Xbox Series X.
Release Date History: Why GTA 6 Was Delayed
Two official delays, one date reaffirmed, since the first trailer.
- : Trailer 1, with a "2025" window. On May 16, 2024, Take-Two narrows it to "Fall 2025".
- : Rockstar announces the first delay, to May 26, 2026.
- : Trailer 2, four days after the delay announcement.
- : second delay, to November 19, 2026.
- : in its quarterly results, Take-Two reaffirms the November 19 launch, with no further delay.
- : Rockstar announces pre-orders, open the next day at midnight local time, and confirms the November 19, 2026 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Red Dead Redemption 2 was also delayed twice before its October 26, 2018 release.
The delays and the making of the game, according to Jason Schreier
On October 14, 2026, Bloomberg published "Inside the Making of Grand Theft Auto 6", a long investigation by Jason Schreier, built on interviews with Rockstar's leadership. The article is for subscribers only and we have not read it directly: this passage draws on the accounts published the same day by Rockstar Mag, Liberty City, VGTimes and Big N. Rockstar Mag and Big N are in French. As far as we can tell, none of the four says how it accessed the investigation; Rockstar Mag, Liberty City and VGTimes link to it. The four accounts do not all cover the same points. We have, however, read a full automatic transcript of the video Jason Schreier posted on his YouTube channel on October 19, 2026, where he goes back over material cut from the investigation or only touched on in it: the last three points in the list rest on it, not on the investigation itself.
- A real 2025 target. After the first trailer, Rockstar did aim for a 2025 release, according to VGTimes and Big N.
- No single cause. According to Liberty City and VGTimes, leadership puts both delays down to a pile-up of production tasks that Rockstar could not finish on schedule.
- A studio for the passers-by. All four outlets report that Rockstar opened a studio in Los Angeles devoted to non-player characters. According to Liberty City and VGTimes, the team could not produce enough of them.
- Take-Two's reaction. Jennifer Kolbe, Rockstar's head of publishing, recounts, according to Liberty City, that Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two's CEO, was stunned by the second delay, then accepted the reasons after hearing them out. Big N also places this reaction at the second delay.
- A dark period, roughly 2019 to 2022. In his video, Jason Schreier puts it down to Covid and above all to indecision over how realistic the game should be: carry over Red Dead Redemption 2's immersive systems or keep the more arcade feel of a GTA game. He describes tension, a sense of treading water, and a few designers leaving. By his account, the game took shape in late 2022 or early 2023, and the first trailer, in December 2023, became a reference point for the team.
- The weapon wheel. Schreier relays an anecdote told to him by Rob Nelson, one of the three heads of development: Rockstar wanted a limited arsenal, as in Red Dead. According to Schreier, the team then spent months, even years, trying to replace the weapon wheel with something else, or with nothing, and ended up back at the wheel: "in the final game, it's just a weapon wheel again." Schreier does not say what the final arsenal contains.
- From 2,400 to 4,700 people. According to Schreier, Rockstar went from about 2,400 employees in 2018 to about 4,700 today, figures he says he already gave in his investigation. In the part of his video about producers, Schreier adds that Aaron Garbut told him the art production team was five or six people on GTA V and is 65 today.
These remarks were gathered by Bloomberg, or reported by Jason Schreier in his October 19 video, and are not a statement published by Rockstar. Nothing in them changes the schedule: the release date remains November 19, 2026, confirmed by Rockstar on June 24, 2026.
GTA 6 Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, No PC Announced
Rockstar has announced GTA 6 only for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S; no PS4, Xbox One or PC version has been announced to date. See per-platform details below. For a head-to-head console comparison, see our PS5 vs Xbox comparison for GTA 6. On November 10, Rockstar spelled out its targets: see which console GTA 6 plays best on and whether a 60fps mode is planned.
GTA 6 on PS5: the DualSense and the PS5 Pro label
The French PlayStation Store listing, read on October 3, 2026, states that the vibration function and trigger effect are supported. Nothing else about the DualSense is documented. The same listing carries the PS5 Pro optimization label, without specifying resolution, frame rate or mode.
Rockstar has published no technical spec sheet. In an independent analysis published on August 28, 2026, Digital Foundry looked at the Extended Look, captured on a base PS5, and measured an internal 1440p image upscaled to 4K, at 30 frames per second. To lock in your copy, see our guide on pre-ordering GTA 6 on PS5.
GTA 6 on Xbox Series X|S: two native targets, no figures
Xbox Series X and Series S are the game's two native targets: the Xbox Store listing marks it as optimized for Xbox Series X|S, and the Amazon.fr listing for the box is labelled "Series X/S". As of October 16, 2026, we have found no resolution or frame rate figure for Xbox, from Rockstar or on the Xbox Store listing. To pre-order, see Pre-order GTA 6 on Xbox below.
GTA 6 on PC: no version announced
Rockstar has announced no version of GTA 6 on PC to date. For context, GTA V reached PC about 19 months after its PS3 and Xbox 360 release (September 17, 2013, then April 14, 2015), and Red Dead Redemption 2 about 12 months after its PS4 and Xbox One release (October 26, 2018, then November 5, 2019); those precedents say nothing about GTA 6's schedule. To prepare for launch on console, see our best gaming setup guide for GTA 6.
GTA 6 Price: Officially Confirmed
On June 24, 2026, Rockstar announced GTA 6 pre-orders and two editions: Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99 (Take-Two press release). In France, the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listings show 79.99 EUR for Standard and 99.99 EUR for Ultimate. Upgrading from Standard to Ultimate costs 20 EUR according to the Xbox Store listing, while the PlayStation Store listing showed the add-on without a price on November 1, 2026.
Digital pre-orders have been open since June 25, 2026. As of November 1, 2026, the Amazon.fr boxed listing is unavailable, with no price.
The GTA 6 box is unavailable on Amazon.fr as of November 1, 2026, with no announced return date. Digital pre-orders remain open on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store.
GTA 6 Editions: Standard and Ultimate
On June 24, 2026, Rockstar announced two editions of GTA 6: Standard (digital, or boxed) and Ultimate (digital, according to the specialist press). No third edition of the game. The physical version is a code-in-box: a box with a download code, no disc, due at retailers from November 12.
Rockstar also sells a collector's box, The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection: merchandise inspired by Macca the Gator, game sold separately. It has been open for pre-order since September 24, 2026 at store.rockstargames.com.
Standard Edition: 79.99 EUR price on the PS Store and Xbox Store listings
The base game. Digital, or a box with a download code. Includes the Vintage Vice City Pack on any pre-order or purchase before November 20, 2026, according to Rockstar's June 24, 2026 announcement: a Vapid Stanier '55 sedan and its Shore Court garage near Ocean Beach, outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia, and a tropical weapon pattern inspired by Tommy Vercetti.
Ultimate Edition: 99.99 EUR
The base game plus a set of exclusive content spread across Jason and Lucia's story. Content shown by Rockstar on rockstargames.com/VI: vehicles ('95 Grotti Cheetah, Dinka Enduro, Crest Kayak, Shitzu Squalo, '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy with the Paradise Garage in Watson Bay), weapons (Hawk & Little Morgan revolvers and personalized variants of Jason's and Lucia's pistols), the Ganado Retro Build mod kit, shops that only open with the Ultimate Edition (Rideout Customs, One-Eyed Willie's, Sara's Unisex Salon, Stock 305, Electric Fang Tattoo), outfits and tattoos, and the special commission Classic Car Collection. The Vintage Vice City Pack is also included on any pre-order or purchase before November 20.
| Edition | Price | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 79.99 EUR (PS Store and Xbox Store listings)Amazon.fr boxed listing unavailable as of November 1, 2026 | Base game. Digital, or a box with a download code (no disc). |
| Ultimate | 99.99 EUR | Digital, according to the specialist press. Base game + exclusive vehicles + weapons + stores + outfits + Classic Car Collection commission. |
Prices announced on June 24, 2026 in dollars ($79.99 and $99.99); euro prices read on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listings on November 1, 2026. Sources: Take-Two press release of June 24, 2026, store listings. Full breakdown of each edition's content: GTA 6 official editions article.
Vice City and the State of Leonida: The GTA 6 Setting
Based on the first official trailer released by Rockstar Games in December 2023, GTA 6 takes place in Vice City and the State of Leonida, a fictional state clearly modeled on Florida. It is the return to Vice City more than twenty years after the 2002 episode: palm trees, wet neon, pastel art deco motels at 2 a.m., intercoastal waterways. Not a remaster of the original: a modern reinterpretation, with an open map extending toward swamps, the Keys, and the rural north of the state. For a visual sense of the world Rockstar has built, browse our official GTA 6 screenshots gallery.
On characters, Jason and Lucia are named in the official synopsis of June 24, 2026: "Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them." The official texts cited here go no further into the plot. Rockstar's Newswire describes GTA 6 as "a single player experience", and no online mode has been announced to date.
Pre-Order GTA 6 on Xbox: Prices and Steps for Series X and S
On Xbox, the digital pre-order goes through the Microsoft Store. We read the French listing on October 16, 2026, from France: it shows a pre-order button and November 19, 2026 as the release date. The platform line ("Jouer avec" on the French listing, "Play with" on the US one) lists only XBOX Series X|S, with no Xbox One or PC. The amounts below are in euros, from that French listing; your own store shows the price for your country.
Prices on the listing
- Standard: 79.99 EUR
- Ultimate Edition: 99.99 EUR
- Upgrade to Ultimate Edition (add-on): 20.00 EUR, listed on the Standard page
On the listing, both editions show the Vintage Vice City Pack among their included add-ons. The US listing reads "Purchase prior to 19 November 2026 23:59:59 to receive" the pack and one month of GTA+, and the French listing gives the same limit in French; neither gives a time zone. Further down, both describe the GTA+ month as tied to the pre-order ("with your pre-order" on the US listing). Rockstar's June 24, 2026 announcement (Newswire) says that pre-orders and purchases "before November 20" get the pack, also without a time zone. We do not present the two limits as equivalent: check the limit on the store listing at the time of purchase. Our GTA 6 official editions page lists what each edition contains, and the Amazon section below deals with boxed copies.
The steps
- Open the listing on the Microsoft Store (US, France; links provided for information, this site is not affiliated with Microsoft or Xbox).
- Pick Standard or Ultimate Edition in the edition selector.
- Click Pre-order.
- When the GTA+ month becomes available, a pop-up notification appears on the console. Open the Store, select your profile icon in the top left corner, then "Offers & credits" to redeem it.
These steps follow the listing and leave out the payment screen; the fourth is Microsoft's description of the console, which we have not tested on an Xbox. According to the listing, the GTA+ month must be redeemed within 180 days after placing the pre-order, redemption is not available to child accounts with age-related content restrictions, and redemption is limited to one per platform account. The listing does not say whether the subscription renews after the free month. The subscription itself, with the renewal rules Rockstar publishes, is explained in GTA 6 and GTA+.
Series X or Series S
One listing serves both consoles: same prices, same editions. The Platforms section above reports the "optimized" label and the lack of performance figures. A Series S has no disc drive: the digital version does not need one. The box holds only a download code, according to Rockstar; the Amazon.fr listing for the box is labelled "Series X/S" (read on November 1, 2026), but we found no Rockstar or Microsoft source on redeeming that code on a Series S.
Before preloading opens on November 10, check GTA 6 file size for the free space to plan. Console prices and the PS5 versus Xbox decision are on PS5 or Xbox Series X for GTA 6.
Game Pass. As of October 16, 2026, GTA 6 has not been announced for Game Pass. The plans and Take-Two's statements are detailed in Is GTA 6 on Game Pass or PS Plus?
Pre-Order GTA 6 on Amazon: What the Listing Says
On Amazon.fr, the terms on the product listing apply, not any commitment from achetergta6.fr. As of November 1, 2026, there is nothing to order: the three boxed listings are unavailable. If one comes back, check three things on the listing before you confirm. achetergta6.fr is an Amazon Associate and earns a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
- The price and the delivery date: the listings show no price today and announce delivery from November 12, 2026.
- The contents of the box: a download code, no disc.
- The code's region: on the PS5 box, the listing states the code is tied to the region of the PlayStation account (France and about thirty other countries).
The GTA 6 box is unavailable on Amazon.fr as of November 1, 2026, with no announced return date. Digital pre-orders remain open on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store.
FAQ: Your Questions About GTA 6
What is the GTA 6 release date?
The official GTA 6 release date is on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, confirmed by Rockstar on June 24, 2026. The game unlocks at midnight local time, according to PlayStation Store listings: the day is the same everywhere, but the actual time varies by country. The date comes out of two delays: on May 2, 2025, Rockstar moved the release to May 26, 2026, then on November 6, 2025, to November 19, 2026. Take-Two reaffirmed it on May 21, 2026.
What platforms will GTA 6 be on?
GTA 6 is announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026, and only for those two console families. Rockstar has not announced a PS4, Xbox One or PC version to date.
Will GTA 6 come to PC?
Rockstar has not announced a PC version of GTA 6. For context, GTA V reached PC about 19 months after its PS3 and Xbox 360 release (September 17, 2013, then April 14, 2015), and Red Dead Redemption 2 about 12 months after its PS4 and Xbox One release (October 26, 2018, then November 5, 2019). Nothing indicates that GTA 6 will follow that pattern.
How much will GTA 6 cost?
The prices announced on June 24, 2026 are $79.99 for the Standard edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate edition (Take-Two press release). In France, the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listings show 79.99 EUR and 99.99 EUR. Upgrading from Standard to Ultimate costs 20 EUR according to the Xbox Store listing, while the PlayStation Store listing showed the add-on without a price on November 1, 2026. On June 25, 2026, the Amazon.fr Standard listing showed 60 EUR (source: Le Mag Jeux High-Tech, June 27, 2026); it is unavailable as of November 1, 2026.
What are the GTA 6 editions?
Two editions: Standard (digital, or a box with a download code and no disc) and Ultimate (digital, according to the specialist press). Ultimate adds exclusive vehicles, weapons, outfits and shops, spread across Jason and Lucia's story, plus the Classic Car Collection commission. Both editions get the Vintage Vice City Pack on any pre-order or purchase before November 20, 2026. Rockstar also sells a collector's box, The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection: merchandise only, game sold separately.
Will GTA 6 come to PS4 or Xbox One?
Rockstar has not announced a PS4 or Xbox One version: GTA 6 is announced only for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. To play at launch, you need a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X|S. For hardware recommendations and setup advice, see our best gaming setup guide for GTA 6.
When do GTA 6 pre-orders open?
GTA 6 pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026 at midnight local time, on rockstargames.com/VI and in the stores. Players who pre-order digitally can preload from November 10, 2026; the box with a download code should be available from retailers from November 12. As of November 1, 2026, the three boxed listings on Amazon.fr are unavailable: no order is possible there. Digital pre-orders remain open on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store.
How do I pre-order GTA 6 on Xbox Series X|S?
Through the Microsoft Store. Open the Grand Theft Auto VI listing, pick Standard (79.99 EUR) or Ultimate Edition (99.99 EUR) in the edition selector, then click Pre-order. Prices come from the French listing, read on October 16, 2026; your own store shows the price for your country. The steps and the free GTA+ month are covered in the Xbox section of this page.
How do I redeem the free month of GTA+ with an Xbox pre-order?
A pop-up notification appears on the console when the month is available. Open the Store, select your profile icon in the top left corner, then "Offers & credits". The offer must be redeemed within 180 days after placing the pre-order. Redemption is not available to child accounts with age-related content restrictions, and it is limited to one redemption per platform account. All of this comes from the Microsoft Store listing, read on October 16, 2026; we have not tested the path on a console.
Xbox Series X or Series S: is the pre-order the same?
Yes, for the digital pre-order. One Microsoft Store listing serves both consoles, with the same prices and editions, and its platform line ("Play with" on the US listing, "Jouer avec" on the French one) lists XBOX Series X|S. The listing shows no resolution or frame-rate figure for either console (read on October 16, 2026). The box holds a download code and no disc; a Series S has no drive, and we found no Rockstar or Microsoft source on redeeming that code on that console.
Thirteen years after GTA V. November 19, 2026 is no longer a rumor: it is the date that came out of two delays, and it has not moved since. Digital pre-orders are open.