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Rockstar Sets 'Grand Theft Auto VI' Release for Nov. 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Take-Two cites extra development time to meet Rockstar's quality bar.

Overview

  • GTA 6 will debut on current-generation consoles, with a Windows version expected later between late 2026 and 2027.
  • The newly confirmed date replaces a previously targeted May 2026 window after an earlier plan for autumn 2025.
  • Take-Two confirmed the game will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, positioning it as a full-priced release.
  • Trailers point to a reimagined Vice City in the state of Leonida with dual protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, the series’ first female lead.
  • Analysts project pre-orders could exceed $1 billion and some observers speculate launch pricing could reach $100, neither of which the company has confirmed.