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GTA 6 in One Month: Everything Confirmed for Launch
The final month before GTA 6 has started. Here are the key dates, what is confirmed, what is only reported and how to get ready for 19 November.
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One month until GTA 6
On 19 October 2026, the countdown to Grand Theft Auto VI reached its final month. The game comes out on Thursday 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This page collects what is confirmed for launch, and what is still unknown.
Key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | Launch trailer released, with music by Justice |
| 12 November 2026 | Pre-loading opens for digital copies; physical edition in shops |
| 18 November 2026 | "A Night in Vice City" at the Miami Heat game |
| 19 November 2026 | GTA 6 release, the official album and the limited-edition controllers |
What is confirmed
- Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. See GTA 6 platforms.
- Pre-loading: from 12 November 2026, so you can play as soon as the game unlocks.
- The physical edition contains a download code, not a disc. See the GTA 6 physical edition.
- The launch trailer came out on 15 October. See the GTA 6 launch trailer.
- Justice composed the score, and Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album comes out on launch day. See Justice and the GTA 6 score.
- Limited-edition DualSense controllers for PS5, in black and white, go on sale on 19 November for $84.99 / €84.99 / £74.99.
What is reported, but not official
- Prices: $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition in the US. See GTA 6 editions.
- Frame rate: 30 frames per second on consoles at launch. See GTA 6 frame rate.
- Pre-orders: about 6 million US digital pre-orders by mid-October, according to Sensor Tower. See GTA 6 pre-orders.
- Interiors: hundreds of buildings you can enter, as shown in a demo to Bloomberg. See GTA 6 interiors.
What is still unknown
- The review embargo. Rumours point to 18 November, but nothing is official. See the GTA 6 review embargo.
- The exact unlock time in each time zone.
- The file size. It will likely be shown on the store pages when pre-loading opens.
- A PC version. Rockstar has not announced one. See GTA 6 on PC.
How to get ready
- Make room on your console. Delete games you no longer play before 12 November.
- Turn on automatic downloads so the pre-load starts by itself.
- Avoid spoilers. Leaked footage and early reviews will be everywhere in launch week.
Frequently asked questions
How long until GTA 6 comes out?
GTA 6 comes out on 19 November 2026.
When can I pre-load GTA 6?
From 12 November 2026.
Has GTA 6 been delayed again?
No. The release date is still 19 November 2026.