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GTA VI Release Date, Price & Preload

Everything Rockstar has actually confirmed about the November 19, 2026 launch — and, just as usefully, the things that are still unannounced despite what you may have read elsewhere.

Last updated: July 29, 2026 · Sourced from Rockstar's official Grand Theft Auto VI page

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Confirmed at a glance

Release date
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Platforms
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Standard Edition
$79.99 (US)
Ultimate Edition
$99.99 (US)
Pre-orders opened
June 25, 2026
Preload begins
November 12, 2026
Physical disc
None — code in box
Day-one subscription
No
Early access
No

The two editions

Standard Edition

$79.99
  • Grand Theft Auto VI base game
  • Vintage Vice City Pack (pre-order bonus)
  • Preload from November 12
  • Digital code in box for physical purchases

Ultimate Edition

$99.99
  • Everything in the Standard Edition
  • Premium vehicles, weapons and apparel for Story Mode
  • Exclusive car mod shop, tattoo parlour and clothing store
  • Items described by Rockstar as "threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia's story"

US pricing. Regional pricing varies. Neither edition ships on a disc — physical boxes contain a download code.

Preload: November 12

Anyone who pre-orders digitally can start downloading a week ahead of launch. Rockstar has not published a file size, which is the one number worth planning around — GTA V passed 100 GB on most platforms and GTA VI is a substantially larger world. Clearing 150 GB is a safer assumption than clearing 100 GB.

Because there is no disc release, the full download applies whether you bought a physical box or not.

What is not confirmed

Plenty of sites present the following as settled. None of it is.

Launch unlock time

Rockstar has published no schedule. Regional times circulating online are unsourced and contradict one another.

Download size

Never officially stated. GTA V passed 100 GB, so plan for at least that.

PC version

Not announced. Rockstar has historically followed console launches with PC roughly a year later, but there is no commitment for GTA VI.

100% completion requirements

Nothing published. Every checklist online today, including ours, is extrapolated from GTA V until launch day.

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Where and who

GTA VI is set in modern-day Vice City and the surrounding state of Leonida, Rockstar's take on Florida. You play as Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, whose full names Rockstar revealed alongside the second trailer.

Rockstar's own synopsis: Jason and Lucia find themselves “on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida.”

Frequently asked

When does GTA VI come out?

Grand Theft Auto VI launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Rockstar confirmed the date on the official Grand Theft Auto VI page. It has been delayed twice — originally targeted for 2025, then moved to May 26, 2026, and finally to November 19, 2026.

What platforms is GTA VI on?

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Rockstar notes the game "plays best on PlayStation 5". There is no PS4 or Xbox One version, and no PC version has been announced for launch — historically Rockstar has brought GTA titles to PC roughly a year later, but nothing is confirmed.

How much does GTA VI cost?

The Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99 in the US. Pricing outside the US varies by region. Both editions include the Vintage Vice City Pack as a pre-order bonus.

What is in the GTA VI Ultimate Edition?

The Ultimate Edition adds an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons and apparel for Story Mode, plus access to exclusive in-game vendors — a car mod shop, a tattoo parlour and a clothing store. Rockstar describes it as "an exclusive collection of items threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia's story".

When can I preload GTA VI?

Digital pre-orders can begin preloading on November 12, 2026 — one week before launch. Rockstar has not published an official download size. For reference, GTA V exceeded 100 GB on most platforms, so clearing at least that much space is sensible.

What time does GTA VI unlock?

Rockstar has not announced the unlock time. Reports circulating online give specific regional times, but none of them trace back to an official Rockstar statement, and they contradict each other. Treat any precise countdown to a specific hour as speculation until Rockstar publishes a schedule.

Is there a physical disc version of GTA VI?

No. Physical boxed editions contain a digital download code rather than a disc. This is a departure from previous Rockstar releases and means a working internet connection is required to install.

Is GTA VI on Game Pass or PS Plus at launch?

No. Rockstar has confirmed there is no day-one subscription release, and there is no early access period — everyone starts at the same time.

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