GTA VI release date remains November 19, 2026 after extended look
Rockstar has GTA VI set for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with preorders open and an extended look released.
By Hana Yoshida · Markets Reporter
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The GTA VI release date remains November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Rockstar Games says. The date gives players a firm target after the game moved twice from its original fall 2025 window, according to The Verge.
The latest major promotion was Rockstar’s August 27 “Extended Look,” which debuted on Netflix at 3 p.m. ET before being scheduled for the company’s YouTube channel and GTA VI website at 9 p.m. ET. Rockstar announced that schedule on August 6 and directs customers to its GTA VI site to preorder.
When is GTA VI scheduled to release?
Rockstar’s announced launch date is November 19, 2026. The company has named PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as the launch platforms; its announcement does not name a PC release.
The Verge reported that the new date followed two postponements. An unsupported claim circulating in a Facebook excerpt that the game had shifted to May 2027 conflicts with Rockstar’s stated schedule and is not corroborated by the available first-party announcement.
What did Rockstar show in the extended look?
The Verge reported that the presentation ran for nearly 27 minutes and combined gameplay moments with cutscenes. The outlet characterized the presentation as cinematic, an assessment rather than a product specification.
Rockstar has shown Jason and Lucia as the central characters. The Verge’s roundup describes them as criminals in Vice City whose circumstances deteriorate after a job goes wrong, while reporting on the extended look says Rockstar has kept fuller plot details limited.
Preorders, prices and format
Preorders are open, according to Rockstar. The Verge lists a $79.99 Standard edition and a $99.99 Ultimate edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and reports that the game is sold as a digital-code-only release. Those price and distribution details come from The Verge’s reporting rather than Rockstar’s August announcement.
Buyers should check Rockstar’s official preorder page for the current terms before ordering, since the material available here does not set out the contents of each edition.
What is known about the GTA VI leaks?
Rockstar responded to recent posts labeled “CyberLeek,” calling the situation heartbreaking and saying the material was not how it intended people to see the game, according to The Verge. That response does not establish the authenticity or completeness of individual clips, alleged playable builds, or claims about features.
Rockstar’s current public announcement also leaves several questions unanswered, including online plans, a detailed feature list and a fuller story outline. Preview reports have discussed possible mechanics, but Rockstar has not set out those details in the announcement covering the release date and extended-look schedule.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.