When does GTA 6 release?

Grand Theft Auto VI is confirmed to release on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game was delayed from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, then moved to November 2026. Rockstar Games stated the November date is firm. A PC version is expected in 2027, roughly a year after the console release, following Rockstar typical release pattern established with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Who are the protagonists in GTA 6?

GTA 6 features two protagonists: Lucia, the first female lead in a main Grand Theft Auto story, and Jason, her male partner. The dual-protagonist system focuses tightly on their partnership. Lucia is described as a woman with a criminal past trying to make a fresh start in the fictional State of Leonida inspired by Florida and Miami, while Jason is her equally complex partner navigating the criminal underworld.

Will GTA 6 come to PC?

The PC version of GTA 6 is expected in 2027, roughly a year after the November 2026 console launch. Rockstar historically releases PC versions 12-18 months after consoles — GTA V came to PC 18 months after consoles in 2015, and Red Dead Redemption 2 arrived on PC 13 months later in 2019. No official PC release date has been announced as of early 2026.

GTA 6 is set in Vice City and the wider State of Leonida, a fictionalized version of Miami and Florida. The game world is significantly larger and more detailed than GTA V Los Santos, featuring tropical environments, beaches, swamps, small towns, and a massive city. Rockstar released 4K screenshots showing stunning next-generation visuals including detailed streets, interiors, and outdoor areas that showcase the unprecedented scale.

Why was GTA 6 delayed multiple times?

Rockstar delayed GTA 6 multiple times — from Fall 2025 to May 2026, then to November 2026 — citing the need to meet the studio quality standards for the most ambitious game in Rockstar history. The studio learned from the rushed launch of GTA V online component and wants the full experience to launch in polished state. Additional development time also allowed for refinement of the dual-protagonist story and massive open world.

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GTA 6

Published: March 18, 2026

Rockstar's Vice City Epic Finally Arrives November 19, 2026

After years of waiting and 3 delays, Grand Theft Auto VI finally has a launch date: November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. A historic entertainment event.

CONFIRMED RELEASE DATENovember 19, 2026

PLATFORMSPS5 / Xbox Series X|S

02 / HISTORIC EVENT

The Numbers Speak for Themselves

Times Delayed

Launch Platforms

Protagonists

Years in Making

03 / STORY & CHARACTERS

Lucia & Jason: The Heart of Vice City

For the first time in Grand Theft Auto history, players will control a female lead — Lucia. Alongside her is Jason, a male counterpart with a complex relationship in Vice City's criminal underworld.

The State of Leonida setting — inspired by Florida and Miami — spans swamps, neon beaches, and Vice City's vibrant streets, all built from the ground up with next-generation technology.

Lucia & Jason — GTA VI protagonists (Rockstar Games)

04 / DELAY TIMELINE

The Road to November 19, 2026

Fall 2025

Original Release

Rockstar initially announced GTA 6 for Fall 2025, generating global excitement.

DELAYED

May 26, 2026

First Delay

Rockstar pushed the date to May 26, 2026, citing higher quality standards.

DELAYED

Nov 19, 2026

Official Launch

Final confirmed date: November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

CONFIRMED

2027

PC Version

PC version expected in 2027, roughly one year after the console launch.

EXPECTED

05 / WHY THIS IS HISTORIC

The Biggest Entertainment Launch in History

GTA 6 is not just a video game — it's the biggest cultural event of the decade. Analysts predict first-week revenue could reach $3 billion, surpassing the revenue of any movie, music album, or sporting event in history.[2]

$3B

Projected Week 1 Revenue

Per Goldman Sachs and Wedbush analysts, surpassing Avatar (highest day-one film gross).

12+

Years in Development

The longest development period in Rockstar history, ensuring maximum quality.

150M+

GTA V Copies Sold

GTA V sold over 150 million copies; GTA 6 is expected to surpass that figure.

06 / WHAT WE KNOW

Gameplay, Multiplayer & PC

Next-Gen Open World

Vice City and State of Leonida rebuilt from scratch with next-gen graphics technology. 4K in-game screenshots reveal unprecedented detail in gaming history.

Multiplayer Mode

Next-gen GTA Online expected at launch with scale and features far beyond GTA V Online.

Cinematic Storyline

The story centers on Lucia and Jason, two protagonists with complex ties to Miami's criminal underworld. Compared to major motion pictures in scope and quality.

Revenue Projections

Analysts project GTA 6 will earn $3 billion in its first week alone, surpassing any entertainment product in history.

07 / SCREENSHOTS