Rockstar Sets Nov. 19, 2026 Console Launch for GTA 6 as PC Timing Remains Unclear

Overview

• Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated to release globally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026.
• Rockstar has not announced a PC release date, and reporting characterizes mid-2027 or early 2028 as speculation rather than confirmed timing.
• The studio reported no injuries after a boiler explosion at Rockstar North and said development continues without schedule changes.
• GTA 6 features dual leads, Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval, with Lucia marking the franchise’s first mainline female protagonist.
• The game is set in a modern Vice City within the state of Leonida and is being built on an updated RAGE engine promising improved physics, smarter NPCs, and a more dynamic world.