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The countdown to Leonida
Leonida is calling. Track every day, hour and second until Grand Theft Auto VI opens Vice City on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Quick answer
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is scheduled to release on for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Games’ single-player action-adventure is set in Leonida and follows Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Check Rockstar’s regional store for current edition pricing.
GTA VI guide
Quick, sourced answers for the biggest Grand Theft Auto VI questions. We separate Rockstar-confirmed details from an incomplete or still-unannounced roster.
Quick factsAbout GTA VIRelease date, platforms, studio and setting →
Spoiler-lightStory & protagonistsJason and Lucia’s confirmed premise →
PeopleCharactersThe announced cast and connections →
WorldMap & locationsVice City, the Keys and beyond →
TransportVehiclesNamed vehicles and confirmed limits →
Buying guidePrice & pre-orderOfficial US edition prices, store links and regional details →
Sun, swamp and neon, packed into one sprawling US state in Grand Theft Auto VI.
The neon-soaked streets at the heart of Leonida, and the darkest side of the sunniest place in America.
An easy score goes wrong. Now they only have each other to rely on.
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The wait ends here.
Latest news
Rockstar shadow-dropped the official 90-second Launch Trailer today, featuring the debut of Flower in a Hurricane by score composers Justice, featuring Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The November 19, 2026 release date is fully reaffirmed.
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look premiered on Netflix, then went live on Rockstar's YouTube channel. The roughly 26-minute showcase — captured entirely in-game on PlayStation 5 — was the first time Rockstar showed real gameplay of Vice City, Leonida, Jason Duval, and Lucia Caminos in action.
Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto VI would release on November 19, 2026. The updated date followed an earlier plan for May 26, 2026. Current edition pricing and pre-order terms vary by region; check Rockstar’s store.
Official videos
Released October 15, 2026. The trailer features the debut of “Flower in a Hurricane” from score artists Justice feat. Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
A 26-minute gameplay showcase premiering on Netflix, then available free on Rockstar's YouTube. The first look at real gameplay: Vice City, combat, driving, activities, and Jason and Lucia's story.
Trailer 2 follows Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos deeper into the criminal conspiracy running across Leonida. 475 million views across all platforms in 24 hours — the biggest video launch of all time.
The first official look at Grand Theft Auto VI, introducing Vice City and the state of Leonida. Over 93 million YouTube views in 24 hours — a world record.
Welcome to Leonida
Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and the wild country beyond. Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. When an easy score goes wrong, they land on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, caught in a criminal conspiracy that stretches across the state.
Characters
ProtagonistOne half of the duo at the centre of Grand Theft Auto VI. When an easy score goes sideways, he is pulled into a criminal conspiracy stretching across all of Leonida.
ProtagonistShe has always known the odds are stacked against her. Forced to rely on Jason more than ever, they must work together to make it out alive.
Locations
CityA fictional city that first appeared in the Grand Theft Auto series long ago. In GTA 6 it is the neon-soaked heart of Leonida.
StateThe fictional US state that frames Jason and Lucia's story. It is widely reported to be inspired by Florida, and reaches well beyond the city lights.
Countdown timezones
Each clock counts down to 12:00 AM local time on November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games has not published an exact unlock time, so treat these as the start of release day. Select a city to set the main countdown.
FAQ
Rockstar Games lists November 19, 2026 as the Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) release date. Its October 15, 2026 Launch Trailer also states the game arrives November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There are 0 days left on the live timer above.
GTA 6 launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar confirmed GTA 6 plays best on PS5. A PC release has not been announced.
The game takes place in the fictional US state of Leonida, which includes the neon-soaked Vice City.
The two protagonists are Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. When an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves caught in a criminal conspiracy stretching across Leonida, forced to rely on each other to make it out alive.
There are four official videos: Trailer 1 (December 4, 2023), Trailer 2 (May 6, 2025), An Extended Look (August 27, 2026 — a 26-minute gameplay showcase that premiered on Netflix), and the Launch Trailer (October 15, 2026). You can watch all of them in the trailers section above.
Rockstar currently lists pre-orders for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S through the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and Rockstar Store, with availability depending on country. The announced US prices are $79.99 for Standard Edition and $99.99 for Ultimate Edition. Check local pricing and eligibility in the official store. See our GTA 6 price and pre-order guide for official store links and regional details.
GTA 6 is developed and published by Rockstar Games, a label of Take-Two Interactive. It follows Grand Theft Auto V as the next main game in the series.
Yes. The game was originally scheduled for May 26, 2026 and was moved to November 19, 2026. Rockstar's statement cited extra time needed "to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve."
This site counts down to 12:00 AM local time on November 19, 2026 in each timezone. Rockstar Games has not published an exact unlock time, so check official channels closer to launch.
