The date
November 19, 2026
That's the answer. Grand Theft Auto VI releases Thursday, November 19, 2026 - confirmed by Rockstar on the Newswire and reaffirmed by Take-Two in every earnings call since. Below: platforms, the delay history, and how firm this date really is.
Platforms
| Platform | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Official | Launch platform. |
| Xbox Series X|S | Official | Launch platform. |
| PC | TBA | Not announced. Rockstar released GTA V and RDR2 on PC roughly 1-2 years after console. |
How we got here
- Dec 2023 - Trailer 1 announces a 2025 release window.
- May 2025 - Rockstar delays GTA VI to May 26, 2026, and drops Trailer 2.
- Nov 2025 - Second delay - Rockstar confirms the final date: November 19, 2026, with an apology to fans.
- Jun 2026 - Pre-orders open; date reaffirmed by Take-Two.
Could it slip again?
Take-Two's CEO has repeatedly said the date is locked, and pre-orders are live - historically the point of no return for Rockstar launches. We watch the Newswire daily; if anything moves, the changelog and RSS subscribers hear it first.
Sources: Rockstar Newswire - release date confirmation (2025-11-06) · Rockstar Games - Grand Theft Auto VI official site (2025-05-06)