OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED

GTA VI

GRAND THEFT AUTO VI — VICE CITY RETURNS

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GTA 6 release date countdown

Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This live GTA 6 countdown tracks every second until Rockstar Games returns to Leonida and Vice City.

Release date source: Rockstar Games

Last updated: May 5, 2026

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THE SETTING

GTA VI takes place in the fictional state of Leonida — a massive open world inspired by Florida. Vice City returns as its beating heart, reimagined as a metropolis of influencers, inequality, and neon excess.

PROTAGONISTS

Play as Lucia and Jason — two outsiders navigating the criminal underworld of Leonida. Lucia is the first female lead in the HD era of GTA, bringing a raw, grounded story of ambition and survival.

KEY FEATURES

  • Twice the size of Los Santos
  • Real-time water physics (RAGE 9)
  • AI-driven NPC social media system
  • Hundreds of enterable buildings
  • PS5 & Xbox Series X|S exclusive

Release date & countdown

The confirmed GTA 6 release date is November 19, 2026. Use this live countdown timer to check how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds are left until launch.

PS5, Xbox & PC status

Grand Theft Auto VI is announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar has not announced an official GTA 6 PC release date yet.

Map, Leonida & Vice City

GTA 6 is set in Leonida, a Florida-inspired state with Vice City at its center. Fans searching for the GTA 6 map can track confirmed setting details here.

Characters: Lucia & Jason

The main GTA 6 characters are Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval, whose story unfolds across Leonida's criminal underworld.

Trailer & latest news

Follow Rockstar's official GTA 6 trailers and the hourly news feed for new Grand Theft Auto VI updates, announcements, and launch information.

Price, pre-order & requirements

Official GTA 6 price, pre-order details, and PC system requirements have not been announced yet. This page separates confirmed details from rumors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Grand Theft Auto VI is officially set to release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game was delayed twice from its original 2025 target.
No PC release date has been announced. Rockstar typically releases on consoles first and brings titles to PC 1–2 years later. A PC version is widely expected but unconfirmed.
GTA VI features two protagonists: Lucia Caminos, the first female lead in GTA's HD era, and Jason Duval, a former Army veteran turned criminal. Their story unfolds across the state of Leonida.
GTA 6 is set in Leonida, a fictional state inspired by Florida. The map includes Vice City (reimagined), the Grassrivers (inspired by the Everglades), the Leonida Keys, and the city of Port Gellhorn.
Yes. GTA 6 was originally targeted for Fall 2025, then moved to Spring 2026 (May 26), and finally delayed to November 19, 2026. Rockstar cited additional polish time as the reason.
Rockstar lists GTA 6 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch. No official PC release date has been announced.
No. Rockstar has not announced a GTA 6 PC release date yet. This page will track the official PC status when it changes.
Watch GTA 6 trailers through Rockstar Games' official website and official video channels to avoid fake uploads or edited rumor clips.
Official GTA 6 pre-orders have not been announced yet. Wait for Rockstar or platform store listings before trusting any pre-order page.
Official GTA 6 PC system requirements are not available yet because a PC version has not been officially dated.