When does GTA 6 come out?

Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, according to Rockstar Games.

What time will GTA 6 unlock?

Rockstar has not announced unlock times yet. Recent Rockstar launches unlocked at midnight local time on consoles; we will update this page as soon as times are confirmed.

Has the GTA 6 release date changed before?

Yes. The game was first expected in 2025, then moved to May 26, 2026, and then to November 19, 2026.

Release: November 19, 2026

GTA 6 countdown

Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This countdown runs to midnight at the start of launch day in your own time zone.

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Unlock times per region have not been announced by Rockstar. As soon as they are, this page shows the exact moment for your time zone.

The dates so far

✓ December 2023: Trailer 1, "coming 2025"
✓ May 2025: Trailer 2, date moved to May 26, 2026
✓ November 2025: date moved to November 19, 2026

Read the full timeline

Before launch day

✓ Free up console storage well in advance
✓ Follow only Rockstar's channels for pre-order news
✓ Install GTA6Sidekick for the first weekly route

Preparation guides

GTA 6 countdown

The dates so far

Before launch day

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