TL;DR
GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for $79.99 (Ultimate Edition $99.99). It is a single-player game starring Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, set in the state of Leonida around Vice City. Pre-loading starts November 12, and no PC version has been announced.
Key facts
| Fact | Answer | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 19, 2026 | Confirmed | Rockstar |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S | Confirmed | Take-Two |
| Price | $79.99 Standard / $99.99 Ultimate | Confirmed | Take-Two |
| Pre-load | From November 12, 2026 | Confirmed | Rockstar Support |
| Mode | Single-player experience | Confirmed | Take-Two |
| Latest trailer | Launch Trailer, October 15, 2026 | Confirmed | Rockstar Newswire |
| PC version | Not announced (reported Q1 2027) | Reported | Forbes |
We update this page as Rockstar shares more.
What's the latest GTA 6 news?
- October 15, 2026: Confirmed Rockstar released the official GTA 6 Launch Trailer, featuring the new Justice single "Flower in a Hurricane" (feat. Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard). (Rockstar Newswire) Details: GTA 6 Launch Trailer
- October 14, 2026: Reported A Bloomberg feature by Jason Schreier says GTA 6 was first codenamed "Project Americas" and meant to span parts of North and South America before being narrowed to Miami and its surroundings. Rockstar now has 4,711 staff, up from 2,441 in 2018, and publishing head Jennifer Kolbe rejected the rumor that the budget topped $1.5 billion. (Bloomberg, Polygon)
- October 8, 2026: Confirmed Rockstar revealed the first six radio stations and on-demand podcasts. (Rockstar Newswire) Full list: GTA 6 radio stations
When does GTA 6 come out, and on what?
- Confirmed Launch date: November 19, 2026. (Rockstar, Take-Two press release)
- Confirmed Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. (Take-Two)
- Confirmed GTA 6 is a single-player experience. (Take-Two)
- Confirmed Pre-orders opened June 25, 2026, and pre-loading starts November 12, 2026 at local midnight. (Rockstar Support)
- Reported The game was delayed twice, from May 2025 to May 2026 and then to November 2026. (Screen Rant)
More: Release date, platforms, price and editions
How much does GTA 6 cost?
- Confirmed Standard Edition $79.99. Ultimate Edition $99.99. (Take-Two, PlayStation Store)
- Confirmed Boxed copies hold a download code, not a disc. (Rockstar Support)
Who are the GTA 6 main characters?
- Confirmed Two protagonists: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. The setup: "when an easy score goes wrong," they end up in a criminal conspiracy across the state of Leonida. (Rockstar)
- Confirmed Eight characters have official profiles. See Characters.
Where is GTA 6 set?
- Confirmed The game is set in the state of Leonida, centered on Vice City, with six named regions. See Map and setting.
What gameplay changes are confirmed?
- Reported Wanted levels go up to six stars, and a new "Heat" system shows what the police know about you. Based on preview coverage and Rockstar's Extended Look footage. (GamesRadar+)
- Reported A crime must be witnessed or trip an alarm before police are told. HUD icons show whether police have your description, your clothing or CCTV footage, and a hollow star means police are responding but don't know who did it. (IGN)
- Confirmed Radio and podcasts can be played on foot through headphones connected to Jason's and Lucia's phones. (Rockstar Newswire, VGC)
What is still unconfirmed?
- PC version: see PC release status.
- Install size: see Pre-load and file size.
- GTA 6 Online details. Rockstar hasn't announced any.