The GTA 6 release date is November 19, 2026, with PlayStation using a rolling midnight launch that starts in New Zealand.
PlayStation says Grand Theft Auto VI is now the most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history, according to the PlayStation Blog. Xbox says it is the most pre-ordered title of all time on the Microsoft Store, according to Xbox Wire. Neither company published sales figures.
When is the GTA 6 release date?
It unlocks at midnight local time on November 19 on PS5 and PS5 Pro. PlayStation is using a rolling launch by country, beginning at 12:00 a.m. NZDT in New Zealand. It also launches November 19 on Xbox Series X|S. On Xbox, cloud play starts at 1 a.m. ET.
It will not be on PS4. Xbox One players can stream it through Xbox Cloud Gaming, which uses Series S graphics settings. Series consoles can also stream it. From November 11, players in supported markets can buy cloud playtime without a Game Pass subscription.
How the GTA 6 preload works
The GTA 6 preload opened on November 10, nine days early, so players can finish the download before launch. A GTA 6 pre-order is required to start it. PlayStation says PS5 players should clear at least 212GB of storage. If you bought a code-in-box copy, you can redeem the code to begin pre-loading. The box does not include a disc. On Xbox Series X and Series S, pre-install is also open now.
How much does Grand Theft Auto VI cost?
The Standard Edition is $79.99, and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99, according to Rockstar. Pre-orders and purchases before November 20 include the Vintage Vice City Pack. Digital pre-orders also include one month of GTA+.