GTA 6 Countdown to November 19, 2026
The exact time until Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox. Updated live, every second. Bookmark it and check back daily.
When does GTA 6 release?
Grand Theft Auto 6 releases on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. The countdown at the top of this page runs live to that date, down to the second. Rockstar Games confirmed the date, and company leadership has said it is locked and will not move again.
The road here was long. Counting from the launch of GTA 5 in September 2013, the wait is more than 13 years, which is exactly why the countdown has become a ritual for millions of fans.
The reveal
GTA 6 is first revealed with a 2025 window. Trailer 1 breaks viewing records within hours.
The first date, and the delays
The game is dated for May 26, 2026, then pushed to its final November window. Two delays, one message: Rockstar ships it when it is ready.
Pre-orders open
$79.99 Standard and $99.99 Ultimate editions go live. The hype cycle enters its final phase.
Launch day
The date the timer above runs to. Locked, per Rockstar and Take-Two leadership.
Everything confirmed about GTA 6
Here are the facts Rockstar has officially confirmed, no rumors or leaks.
| Detail | Confirmed |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 19, 2026 |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S (no PC at launch) |
| Setting | Vice City, in the state of Leonida (modern-day, Florida-inspired) |
| Lead characters | Jason and Lucia (Lucia is the first female lead in mainline GTA) |
| Pre-orders | Opened June 25, 2026 |
| Price | $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate |
Anything beyond this table, exact map size, online release timing, Trailer 3 dates, is currently rumor or speculation and not confirmed by Rockstar.
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