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Take-Two Sets Nov. 19, 2026 Launch for 'Grand Theft Auto VI'

A summer marketing kickoff will pave the way for a console-first release with physical discs at launch.

Overview

  • Take-Two reaffirmed the November 19, 2026 release window after prior delays, with CEO Strauss Zelnick voicing confidence in the timeline.
  • Rockstar will launch the game first on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, while a PC version is expected later but has not been officially announced.
  • Zelnick told Variety the game will ship on disc at launch, countering reports that it would be digital-only.
  • Publishers are steering their schedules around GTA 6, reflecting expectations of a major commercial impact similar to GTA 5.
  • Set in a modern Vice City within the state of Leonida, the game features dual protagonists Lucia and Jason and an open world described as Rockstar’s most ambitious yet.