Release date
GTA VI launches November 19, 2026
Rockstar's game page and Take-Two's August 7 earnings materials both list November 19, 2026.
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Last source review: August 8, 2026
CONFIRMED
Launch platforms
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are the announced launch platforms
Rockstar, PlayStation, Xbox, and Take-Two all list the current-generation console versions.
US price
Standard is $79.99 and Ultimate is $99.99 in the US
The current US PlayStation and Xbox digital storefronts list those prices. Other regions use local pricing.
Physical disc
The physical GTA VI box contains a playable disc
Rockstar Support says the physical Standard edition contains a digital download code and no disc.
Preload
GTA VI preload begins November 12, 2026
Rockstar Support says digital preloading begins at local midnight on November 12; physical codes can also support preload.
Extended Look
Rockstar will show an Extended Look on August 27 at 3 PM ET
The official GTA VI page publishes the date and time and links to a reminder.
Multiplayer
GTA Online 2 launches with GTA VI
Rockstar has not announced a GTA VI multiplayer product or date. Current PlayStation and Xbox listings call GTA VI a single-player experience.
Performance
A 60fps performance mode is confirmed
No official Rockstar, PlayStation, or Xbox page currently publishes frame-rate or resolution modes.
PS5 Pro
GTA VI is PS5 Pro Enhanced
PlayStation displays the PS5 Pro Enhanced label. The exact enhancement remains unpublished.
Install size
GTA VI requires 150GB or 200GB
Rockstar and both platform stores do not currently publish a final download or installed size.
Map size
Leonida is exactly twice the size of GTA V's map
Community mapping can estimate visible geography, but Rockstar has not published an official area comparison.
PC date
The PC version launches in 2027
Rockstar has not announced a PC version or date. Historical release gaps are context, not a schedule.
Playable cast
A third playable protagonist is confirmed
Official material centers the story on Jason and Lucia. Rockstar has not announced another playable protagonist.
Ultimate upgrade
Standard owners can buy the Ultimate upgrade later
Rockstar Support says the upgrade can be purchased separately after the game code is redeemed.
Fast Answers
The highest-volume GTA VI questions, answered from current sources
When is GTA 6 releasing?
Rockstar currently lists Grand Theft Auto VI for November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
Current US digital storefronts list the Standard Edition at $79.99 and Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Regional prices and taxes vary.
Is GTA 6 multiplayer confirmed?
No GTA VI multiplayer product or release date has been announced. Current PlayStation and Xbox listings describe GTA VI as a single-player experience.
Is GTA 6 60fps?
No official frame-rate mode has been published. PS5 Pro Enhanced is confirmed, but its exact performance and visual benefits are not described.
How large is the GTA 6 download?
The final download and install size are not published. Claims of 150GB or 200GB remain estimates.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Rockstar has not announced a PC version or release date. The announced launch platforms are PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Our verdict rule
Confirmed means a primary source publishes the claim. Debunked means a primary source directly contradicts it. Unconfirmed means the available sources do not establish the claim; it does not automatically mean the feature will never exist.