Two weeks to go: everything confirmed for the GTA 6 launch on November 19
Two weeks before launch, here's every confirmed GTA 6 detail: the November 10 pre-load, the 212 GB download, the midnight unlock, ratings, trailer and music, plus what's still unknown.
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With 14 days to go on November 5, 2026, Grand Theft Auto VI is still set for Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A lot has been confirmed in the past month. Here's the full picture, checked against official sources.
The essentials
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 19, 2026, no further delay announced |
| Unlock | Midnight local time in each region (PlayStation support and store listings). US: midnight ET, 9 p.m. PT on November 18 |
| Pre-load | From November 10: midnight local time on PS5, 00:00 GMT on Xbox |
| Download size | Up to 212 GB, depending on your device |
| Boxed copies | Code in box, no disc. At retailers from November 12 |
| Price (US) | Standard $79.99, Ultimate $99.99, Upgrade $20 |
| Ratings | ESRB M, PEGI 18, USK 18, CERO Z, Australia R 18+ |
| Mode | Single-player. No GTA VI online mode announced |
| PC | Not announced |
New since October 6
- October 7: Xbox said GTA VI won't stream to PC through Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch.
- October 8: Rockstar previewed six in-game radio stations, and two more album singles came out.
- October 13: Take-Two set its next earnings report for November 9.
- October 15: the Launch Trailer arrived, with a new Justice single.
- October 29: Justice's Original Score was dated for December 11.
- November 3: the pre-load moved up to November 10, with a download of up to 212 GB.
- By November 5: store listings show final ratings in more regions, including USK 18, CERO Z and R 18+ (ratings story).
Key dates from here
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| November 9, 2026 | Take-Two reports its fiscal second-quarter results after the market close |
| November 10, 2026 | Digital pre-load opens (on Xbox, 7 p.m. ET on November 9 in the US) |
| November 12, 2026 | Code-in-box copies at retailers |
| November 19, 2026 | Launch at midnight local time. The Album, the DualSense controllers, the collector's box and Rockstar's free printable Leonida map also arrive |
| November 19, 2026 | Last day for the Vintage Vice City Pack (purchases before November 20) |
| December 11, 2026 | Grand Theft Auto VI: Original Score by Justice |
Still not confirmed
- A PC version or date (GTA 6 on PC)
- Any GTA VI online mode (what we know)
- The full radio line-up and the podcast names
- The voice cast beyond Stephen Root
- What PS5 Pro Enhanced changes, and any 60 fps or performance mode
Plan your launch with our pre-load guide and launch-day checklist, and follow the countdown on the release date hub.
Update (November 7, 2026): later on November 5, Rockstar posted a Launch Gallery of nearly 40 new screenshots. We re-checked the PlayStation and Xbox store listings and PlayStation's support page on November 7, and nothing above has changed: launch on November 19, pre-load from November 10, up to 212 GB.
Quick answers
Is GTA 6 still coming out on November 19, 2026?
Yes. As of November 5, 2026, Rockstar's latest post and every PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listing we checked still say November 19, 2026. No further delay has been announced.
When can I pre-load GTA 6?
From November 10, 2026: at midnight local time on PS5, and at 00:00 GMT on Xbox Series X|S. It needs up to 212 GB.
What's still not confirmed about GTA 6?
A PC version, any online mode, the full radio line-up, the voice cast beyond Stephen Root, PS5 Pro details, performance modes and the review embargo.
Sources
OfficialWe only report what primary sources or multiple reputable outlets confirm. Here is where every fact in this story comes from.
- 1Rockstar Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI pre-load begins on November 10
rockstargames.com · Nov 3, 2026
- 2PlayStation Blog: Grand Theft Auto VI pre-download begins November 10
blog.playstation.com · Nov 3, 2026
- 3PlayStation support: Grand Theft Auto VI
playstation.com · Nov 5, 2026
- 4Rockstar Newswire: Watch the Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer
rockstargames.com · Oct 15, 2026
- 5Rockstar Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI: Original Score by Justice
rockstargames.com · Oct 29, 2026
- 6Rockstar Games: The music of Grand Theft Auto VI
rockstargames.com · Nov 5, 2026
- 7Xbox Store listing: Grand Theft Auto VI
xbox.com · Nov 5, 2026
- 8PlayStation Store (Germany): Grand Theft Auto VI
store.playstation.com · Nov 5, 2026
- 9Business Wire: Take-Two to report second quarter fiscal year 2027 results on November 9
businesswire.com · Oct 13, 2026
- 10ESRB: Grand Theft Auto VI rating
esrb.org
- 11Rockstar Newswire: Explore the Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Gallery
rockstargames.com · Nov 5, 2026
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