The Countdown
GTA 6 release date
Grand Theft Auto VI is targeting a 2026 release. Here is the live countdown to our tracked date of November 19, 2026, the platforms, and how the date has changed over time.
Tracking November 19, 2026 · subject to change
When does GTA 6 come out?
Grand Theft Auto VI is targeting a 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Rockstar has not always held a fixed day, so the smart move is to track the window and confirm the exact date when it is announced. That is what the countdown above is for.
How the date has changed
- February 2022
Rockstar officially confirms that development on the next Grand Theft Auto is well underway.
- December 2023
Trailer 1 is released a day early after a leak, confirming a 2025 launch window and a return to Vice City.
- May 2025
Trailer 2 lands and the launch window is updated, with the date shifting into 2026.
- Now
Rockstar is targeting a 2026 release. Always confirm the exact day against official Rockstar channels, since windows can still move.
GTA 6 release date FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out?+
Rockstar is targeting a 2026 release for Grand Theft Auto VI. Our current tracked target is November 19, 2026, which we update as Rockstar confirms details. The live countdown above always reflects the latest target.
Has the GTA 6 release date been delayed?+
The launch window has moved over time, from an initial 2025 target into 2026. Delays on a project this size are common, so treat any specific day as provisional until Rockstar states it outright.
What platforms does GTA 6 launch on?+
GTA 6 launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. A PC version has not been dated and is expected to follow later, as with previous Rockstar releases.
Is there a GTA 6 PC release date?+
No PC date has been announced. Historically Rockstar brings its games to PC several months to a year after the console launch, so a later PC release is the likely pattern.