GTA 6: release date and everything Rockstar confirmed

GTA 6 will be released on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that date for Grand Theft Auto VI. A PC release date has not been announced.

GTA 6 release date

The current date follows two earlier release targets. Take-Two officially placed GTA 6 in a 2025 window on May 16, 2024, before Rockstar moved it to May 2026 on May 2, 2025, saying the game needed additional polishing time. The official timeline records another change on November 6, 2025, setting the final announced date at November 19, 2026.

Confirmed platforms and the PC question

Rockstar has announced GTA 6 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Those are the only confirmed launch platforms in the official information provided for this guide. Rockstar has not announced a PC version or release date, so no specific PC timing can currently be treated as confirmed.

Pre-orders and Standard Edition price

GTA 6 pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026, at midnight local time, according to Rockstar's official pre-order communication. The Standard Edition starts at US$79.99, with prices varying by region and retailer. Players should check their platform store for the amount that applies in their location.

The available source confirms the starting price of the Standard Edition, but it does not provide a complete breakdown of every other edition or bundle. This guide therefore does not assign unlisted prices or bonuses to other packages. Rockstar's pre-order information and each platform's storefront remain the appropriate sources for regional purchase details.

Is GTA 6 a single-player game?

Rockstar officially describes GTA 6 as a single-player experience. That confirms the format currently being promoted, but it does not establish how a potential online component would work. Rockstar has not provided official details about an online mode being available at launch.

Jason and Lucia

Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos are the two confirmed playable protagonists. Rockstar identifies Lucia as the first playable woman in the main Grand Theft Auto series. Both characters have appeared throughout the official promotional material, including the two trailers.

Rockstar's character descriptions also establish parts of their backgrounds. Jason grew up around criminals and con artists, served in the Army and later worked for local drug runners in the Leonida Keys. Lucia was sent to the Leonida Penitentiary after fighting for her family, got out through what Rockstar calls sheer luck and began planning more calculated moves.

Leonida, Vice City and the confirmed regions

GTA 6 takes place in the fictional state of Leonida, with Vice City serving as its central city. Rockstar has also confirmed the Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, Grassrivers, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga. The official material presents those locations as an archipelago, a port city, wetlands, an inland region and a national park.

Supporting characters Rockstar has introduced

The officially presented supporting cast includes Boobie Ike, Brian Heder, Cal Hampton, Dre'Quan Priest, Raul Bautista and Real Dimez. Rockstar identifies Cal as Jason's friend and Brian's associate, with a preference for staying home, monitoring Coast Guard communications and feeding his paranoid theories. Raul is an experienced bank robber, while Dre'Quan and Real Dimez are among the characters connected to music.

According to Rockstar, Boobie Ike turned his street experience into a legitimate Vice City business empire. His interests include real estate, a strip club and a recording studio. He is also investing in Dre'Quan and the Only Raw Records partnership.

Announcement, trailers and the Extended Look

Rockstar officially confirmed GTA 6 on November 8, 2023. Trailer 1 premiered on December 4, 2023, and Trailer 2 followed on May 6, 2025. These dates come from Rockstar's official release records.

Rockstar released an extended GTA 6 presentation on August 27, 2026. The Extended Look joined the first two trailers as another official presentation of the game. Its existence and publication date are confirmed, while this guide avoids adding details that are not contained in the supplied source material.

Confirmed gameplay systems

Driving and stealing vehicles will be more challenging in GTA 6, according to a Rockstar statement published by Eurogamer. The statement confirms a change to those activities but does not provide technical measurements or a complete mechanical breakdown. It is therefore too early to state exactly how every vehicle or theft attempt will behave.

Rockstar North co-head Rob Nelson confirmed the Criminal Profile system in an interview reported by IGN. It will consider the context and consistency of the player's actions when determining how the world responds to Jason and Lucia. Nelson also confirmed that large and small choices can affect their story and relationship, while spending time with them in the open world will help strengthen their bond.

What Rockstar has not confirmed

November 19, 2026, the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions, the US$79.99 starting price and the single-player description are all confirmed. Rockstar has not announced a PC date or explained whether an online mode will be available at launch. This guide will remain at the same address and be corrected whenever Rockstar Games or Take-Two changes those answers.