GTA 6 Release Date
- •Console launch: November 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM IST (India).
- •Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch.
- •PC version confirmed for later, no public date yet.
- •Pre-load windows usually open a few days before unlock.
- •GTA 6 Online is not day-one guaranteed. Watch Rockstar for a separate announcement.
Mark your calendar
Take-Two and Rockstar locked November 19, 2026 for the console release. That ends the long gap since GTA 5 (2013) and the PS5/Xbox Series upgrade cycle. If you are buying hardware, any current-gen console bought today should still be supported at launch.
Platform checklist
PS5: disc or digital edition both run the game. Xbox Series X|S: Series S users should watch storage, Rockstar titles are large. PC: confirmed but trailing consoles. Rockstar Launcher and Steam are the likely PC stores based on GTA 5 history, but wait for official pre-order pages.
Tip: Clear at least 150 GB free if Rockstar follows recent open-world install sizes. Exact file size is not published yet.
Editions and price
Retail listings and analyst notes point to a roughly $79.99 USD standard price, above last-gen norms. Special editions, if any, usually bundle cosmetic items or early unlocks. Nothing replaces reading the store page before checkout.
What happens at midnight (IST)?
For India, the countdown on this site targets November 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM IST. Pre-load on PlayStation or Xbox usually opens a day or two before unlock. At midnight, the game should unlock on your console store if you pre-ordered. Avoid spoiler streams until you are ready. Expect a large day-one patch before you play.
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Platforms
- PlayStation 5Confirmed at reveal.
- Xbox Series X|SConfirmed at reveal.
- PCRockstar has confirmed a PC release after consoles.
Editions
- Standard Edition$79.99 USD (reported)Base game. Digital delivery at launch on consoles.
- Physical copiesVaries by retailerNo disc included at launch according to Rockstar's digital-first console plan. Check your region for any boxed codes.