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GTA 6: Everything Officially Confirmed, From Release Date to Price and Map

Release date, platforms, edition prices, protagonists, the Leonida map, trailers, radio and ratings: a reference sheet of everything Rockstar has officially confirmed about GTA 6, updated daily.

GTA 6: Everything Officially Confirmed, From Release Date to Price and Map© Rockstar Games

GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, according to Rockstar Games. The game follows Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos across the fictional state of Leonida and its biggest city, Vice City. No PC version has been announced. This page lists only what Rockstar, Take-Two, Sony, Microsoft or ratings boards have confirmed; everything else sits in its own clearly labeled section.

When does GTA 6 come out?

  • November 19, 2026: official release date set by Rockstar Games.
  • History: announced for 2025 with the first trailer, then delayed to May 26, 2026, and again to November 19, 2026.
  • June 25, 2026: pre-orders opened at midnight local time, per Rockstar and Take-Two's press release.
  • November 10, 2026: digital preloading opens, at midnight local time on PS5 and midnight GMT (4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET on November 9) on Xbox Series X|S, per Rockstar (announced November 3, 2026). The June press release had said November 12.
  • November 12, 2026: the physical version hits stores and can be used to preload too.
  • Unlock time: not officially announced yet (see What time does GTA 6 come out?).

What platforms is GTA 6 on?

  • PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only at launch.
  • PC: neither Rockstar nor Take-Two has announced a version or a date. Full breakdown: GTA 6 on PC.
  • Cloud: on October 7, 2026, Xbox strategy chief Matthew Ball called a press report claiming Microsoft held exclusive launch streaming rights "erroneous."

How much does GTA 6 cost, and what editions are there?

  • Standard Edition: $79.99, the full game.
  • Ultimate Edition: $99.99, adding an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons and apparel plus content tied to Jason and Lucia's story.
  • Pre-order bonus: the Vintage Vice City Pack with every pre-order and any purchase made before November 20, 2026.
  • Digital bonus: one free month of GTA+ with digital pre-orders, covering GTA Online and the GTA+ Games Library, including GTA V.
  • Stores named by Rockstar: PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store and retailers.
  • Edition-by-edition details: GTA 6 price.

Physical or digital: what's the difference?

  • The boxed version has no disc, just a download code, according to Rockstar.
  • It's available from November 12, 2026, so it can be used to preload as well.
  • Either way, you'll need to download the whole game: up to 212 GB depending on the device, according to Rockstar. Digital preloading opens November 10, 2026.
  • Launch bonus: on November 19, a printable cover art poster and a map of Leonida will be free to download from Rockstar's website. Shortly after launch, the Rockstar Store will sell a double-sided physical poster for $0.99, free with any purchase.

Who are the main characters in GTA 6?

  • Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, the duo Rockstar has introduced as protagonists.
  • In the launch trailer, the pair get pulled into a criminal conspiracy spreading across the state after an easy score goes wrong.

Where is GTA 6 set?

  • In the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, and in Vice City, inspired by Miami.
  • Regions shown by Rockstar: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga.
  • Map size: no official figure.
  • Interiors: Rockstar told Bloomberg (October 16, 2026) there are "hundreds" of smaller interiors, without giving a number.

Which official GTA 6 trailers have been released?

  • December 2023: Trailer 1, released early after a leak.
  • May 2025: Trailer 2.
  • June 18, 2026: official cover art reveal.
  • August 27, 2026: "An Extended Look," a gameplay showcase that premiered on Netflix, captured on PS5.
  • October 15, 2026: launch trailer, captured in-game on PS5 and set to Justice's "Flower in a Hurricane."

Every video is collected on our GTA 6 trailers page.

What music and radio stations are in GTA 6?

Will GTA 6 have online multiplayer at launch?

  • Rockstar described GTA 6 as a single-player experience in its June 25, 2026, pre-order announcement.
  • No multiplayer mode, date, cross-play or progression transfer has been announced.
  • GTA Online carries on separately; the free month of GTA+ includes access to it.

What is GTA 6 rated?

  • United States: M (Mature 17+).
  • Europe: PEGI 18.
  • Germany: USK 18.
  • Content flagged: intense violence and gore, drugs and alcohol, nudity and sexual content, strong language; in-game purchases.

Not officially confirmed

These details are widely reported but have not been confirmed by Rockstar or Take-Two. Treat them as indicative only.

  • Unlock time: PlayStation Store listings point to a midnight local time unlock on November 19, with no official announcement.
  • Euro pricing: €79.99 (Standard) and €99.99 (Ultimate) are listed on the French PlayStation Store; Rockstar only announced dollar prices.
  • Pre-order numbers: around 6.45 million digital pre-orders and $630 million as of October 18, 2026, according to a Sensor Tower estimate.
  • Item lists for the Ultimate Edition and Vintage Vice City Pack circulating on fan sites, not reproduced here.
  • PC version: no official window; Rockstar's track record (GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2) only suggests a one- to two-year gap.

Frequently asked questions

Is GTA 6's release date final?

Rockstar Games is sticking with November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders have been open since June 25, 2026, and preloading begins November 10.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

Not at launch. No PC version or date has been officially announced.

Can you play GTA 6 online at launch?

Rockstar is positioning it as a single-player experience at launch. No online mode has been announced so far.

What time will GTA 6 unlock?

Rockstar hasn't given a time. PlayStation Store listings suggest midnight local time, but that still needs official confirmation.

Update log

  • November 3, 2026: preloading moved up to November 10 and official file size of up to 212 GB, both announced by Rockstar; boxed version on November 12; free poster and Leonida map on November 19. The 210 GB PS5 figure leaves the "Not officially confirmed" section.
  • October 27, 2026: page created. Added the 210 GB PS5 file size (not confirmed by Rockstar) to the "Not officially confirmed" section.

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