GTA 6: what we know, and how sure we are
A PC version has not been announced. GamesBeat reported in October 2026, citing anonymous sources, that a PC release is planned for the first quarter of 2027. Rockstar has not commented.
Mixed Updated By Redaktion, first published 9 Nov 2026, 09:40 CET
This page collects what is known about Grand Theft Auto VI on 11 November 2026. Each line has a label: Confirmed means Rockstar, Take-Two, Sony or Microsoft said it. Unverified means a report, leak or estimate. More on our labels.
Release
- Release date: Thursday, 19 November 2026 Confirmed
- Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Confirmed
- Unlock hour: not published; midnight local time expected (release time) Unverified
- Pre-load: open since 10 November (PS5 from midnight local time, Xbox from 00:00 GMT); up to 212 GB (details) Confirmed
- Physical editions: code in the box, in stores from 12 November Confirmed
- Review embargo: 18 November, reported by NateTheHate and Insider Gaming Unverified
Delay history
- December 2023: reveal with the first trailer, target 2025.
- 2 May 2025: first delay, to 26 May 2026.
- 6 November 2025: second delay, to 19 November 2026, announced on the Rockstar Newswire. Confirmed
- 7 August 2026: Take-Two’s quarterly report names 19 November 2026 again. Confirmed
- 9 November 2026: Take-Two’s second-quarter release keeps 19 November on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and says pre-orders continue “to reach unprecedented levels”, without numbers (details). Confirmed
Prices and editions
- Standard Edition $79.99, Ultimate Edition $99.99 Confirmed
- Vintage Vice City Pack for pre-orders and purchases before 20 November 2026 Confirmed
- Full breakdown: editions and prices
Story and setting
- Setting: the state of Leonida, with Vice City as its main city Confirmed
- Main characters: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos Confirmed
Online, PC, performance
- Online mode: GTA VI is marketed as a single-player game; Take-Two has not announced an online mode for it Confirmed
- GTA Online (GTA V): continues with regular updates after the GTA VI launch, according to Take-Two Confirmed
- PC version: not announced; GamesBeat reports Q1 2027, citing anonymous sources Unverified
- Frame rate: 30 fps on consoles at launch, a 60 fps mode is not announced (per Wikipedia’s summary of Rockstar statements) Unverified
Age ratings
- ESRB Mature 17+, PEGI 18, USK 18 Confirmed
- German-language background on the age rating for parents: gta6ratings.com/age-rating.
Patches
- No patch has been released yet. Our patch notes database is ready for update 1.01.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
A PC version has not been announced. GamesBeat reported in October 2026, citing anonymous sources, that a PC release is planned for the first quarter of 2027. Rockstar has not commented. Unverified
Does GTA 6 have an online mode at launch?
GTA VI is marketed as a single-player game. Take-Two has not announced an online mode for it. The existing GTA Online continues to receive updates. Confirmed
How big is GTA 6?
Rockstar says the download needs up to 212 GB, depending on the device. Confirmed
Which consoles is GTA 6 on?
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no version for PS4 or Xbox One. Confirmed
Sources (9)
- Grand Theft Auto VIRockstar Games undatedConfirmed
- Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to launch November 19, 2026Rockstar Newswire 6 Nov 2025Confirmed
- Take-Two Q1 FY27 resultsTake-Two Interactive 7 Aug 2026Confirmed
- Rockstar Games announces pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VITake-Two Interactive 24 Jun 2026Confirmed
- Take-Two Interactive reports results for fiscal second quarter 2027Take-Two Interactive (SEC EDGAR) 9 Nov 2026Confirmed
- Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10Rockstar Newswire 3 Nov 2026Confirmed
- Grand Theft Auto VI review embargoInsider Gaming 26 Oct 2026Unverified
- Grand Theft Auto VI's PC release is slated for Q1 2027GamesBeat 13 Oct 2026Unverified
- Grand Theft Auto VIWikipedia (overview, used for delay history and frame rate) undatedUnverified