# When does GTA 6 come out?

*Rockstar Games lists Grand Theft Auto VI for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and pre-loading is already open to people who pre-ordered.*

- Type: Explainer
- Section: Tech
- By: Tech Desk
- Published: 2026-11-11T22:54:00-05:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T22:54:00-05:00
- URL: https://factsdesk.com/tech/when-does-gta-6-come-out/

## Key facts

- Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) comes out on November 19, 2026, according to the game's official page from Rockstar Games. Source: [Rockstar Games](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI). Confirmed 2026-11-11T22:53:00-05:00. Cite: https://factsdesk.com/tech/when-does-gta-6-come-out/#grand-theft-auto-vi-gta-6-comes-out-on-november-19-2026
- Rockstar Games lists two platforms for Grand Theft Auto VI: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Source: [Rockstar Games](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI). Confirmed 2026-11-11T22:53:00-05:00. Cite: https://factsdesk.com/tech/when-does-gta-6-come-out/#rockstar-games-lists-two-platforms-for-grand-theft-auto-vi
- Pre-loading of Grand Theft Auto VI is available to everyone who has pre-ordered, Rockstar Games said in a post dated November 10, 2026. Source: [Rockstar Games](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI). Confirmed 2026-11-11T22:53:00-05:00. Cite: https://factsdesk.com/tech/when-does-gta-6-come-out/#pre-loading-of-grand-theft-auto-vi-is-available-to-everyone
- Take-Two Interactive said in a press release dated June 24, 2026, that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI would begin on June 25, 2026, at midnight local time. Source: [Take-Two Interactive Software](https://www.take2games.com/ir/news/rockstar-games-announces-pre-orders-grand-theft-auto-vi). Confirmed 2026-11-11T22:54:00-05:00. Cite: https://factsdesk.com/tech/when-does-gta-6-come-out/#take-two-interactive-said-in-a-press-release-dated-june-24

Grand Theft Auto VI, known as GTA 6, comes out on November 19, 2026, according to [the game's official page](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI) from Rockstar Games. The same page lists the game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

## Key dates

| Date | What happens |
| --- | --- |
| June 25, 2026 | Take-Two said pre-orders would begin |
| November 10, 2026 | Rockstar Games said pre-loading was available |
| November 19, 2026 | Grand Theft Auto VI comes out |

The pre-order date comes from a [Take-Two Interactive press release](https://www.take2games.com/ir/news/rockstar-games-announces-pre-orders-grand-theft-auto-vi) dated June 24, 2026, which said pre-orders would begin on June 25, 2026, at midnight local time. Rockstar Games is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, according to that release. The other two dates are on [Rockstar's page for the game](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI).

## Which consoles GTA 6 is coming to

[Rockstar's page](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI) lists two platforms, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The [Take-Two release](https://www.take2games.com/ir/news/rockstar-games-announces-pre-orders-grand-theft-auto-vi) names the same two and says the game launches for them on November 19, 2026. Neither page names any other platform.

## Can the game be downloaded before release day?

Yes, for people who have pre-ordered. "Grand Theft Auto VI pre-loading is now available for everyone who has pre-ordered," Rockstar Games said in a post dated November 10, 2026, on [its page for the game](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI). Pre-loading means downloading the game files ahead of time, so the game is ready to start once it is released.

This page will be updated at this address if Rockstar Games changes the date.

## Sources

1. [Grand Theft Auto VI](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI), Rockstar Games, 2026-11-11 (primary source)
2. [Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI](https://www.take2games.com/ir/news/rockstar-games-announces-pre-orders-grand-theft-auto-vi), Take-Two Interactive Software, 2026-06-24 (primary source)