The original 2025 window
Rockstar’s Trailer 1 Newswire announcement said Grand Theft Auto VI was coming in 2025 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It did not give a specific day.
Read Rockstar’s announcement →Grand Theft Auto VI · Confirmed dates
GTA 6 release date history.
Rockstar first announced a 2025 release window, then set and later changed a specific date. Here is the verified timeline, with each milestone linked to Rockstar’s announcement.
Quick answer · Verified November 2, 2026
When does GTA 6 come out?
Rockstar Games currently lists Grand Theft Auto VI for , on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This is Rockstar’s latest publicly listed date as checked on .
The earlier dates below are part of the announcement history. They are not the current release date.
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How the announced date changed.
Set for May 26, 2026
Rockstar announced that the game was now set to release on May 26, 2026, replacing the earlier 2025 window.
Read Rockstar’s announcement →Moved to November 19, 2026
Rockstar announced the current date, November 19, 2026, and said the extra time would allow the team to finish the game to its expected level of polish.
Read Rockstar’s announcement →Straight answers
GTA 6 release date FAQs.
What is the current GTA 6 release date?
Rockstar’s official GTA VI page lists November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Check the linked official page for later changes.
What was the original GTA 6 release window?
Rockstar’s December 2023 Trailer 1 announcement said the game was coming in 2025. It did not specify a release day.
Was GTA 6 delayed from May 2026?
Yes. On November 6, 2025, Rockstar announced a November 19, 2026 release date, replacing the previously announced May 26, 2026 date.
Are the release dates based on rumors?
No. The milestones on this page come from Rockstar Games Newswire announcements and its official GTA VI page. Unannounced dates and rumors are not presented as confirmed.
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Confirm the latest details with Rockstar.
Release information can change. Rockstar Games’ official Grand Theft Auto VI page is the primary reference for the current date and announced platforms.