GTA 6 Release Date, Price & Platforms (Nov 19, 2026)

GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. After two delays, more than a decade of waiting, and two record-breaking trailers, Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto VI is days away. Here is everything confirmed so far: the release date, price and editions, platforms, pre-order bonuses, the story, and what Android owners can (and can’t) do on launch day.

Key takeaways

Release date: Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. No PC, PS4, Xbox One, Android or iOS version has been announced.
Price (US): $79.99 Standard Edition, $99.99 Ultimate Edition.
Pre-order bonus: the Vintage Vice City Pack, plus one free month of GTA+ on PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store pre-orders.
Setting: the state of Leonida and a modern-day Vice City.
Heroes: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, the series’ first dual-protagonist couple.

GTA 6 Release Date: November 19, 2026

Rockstar first targeted fall 2025, then moved the game to May 26, 2026, and finally to November 19, 2026. With the last delay, the studio published a rare public apology to fans and said the extra months were needed to finish the game to its usual standard. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has since repeated that the company is highly confident in the November date.

Digital pre-orders can already pre-load the game before launch, so it is ready to play as soon as it unlocks. Rockstar hasn’t published a single global unlock time, so check the countdown on your PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store page.

Platforms: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Only

GTA 6 is a current-generation exclusive. It will not run on PS4 or Xbox One, and there is no PC version at launch. Rockstar has historically brought its big console games to PC later (GTA V reached PC about a year and a half after its console debut), but nothing has been announced for GTA 6.

There is also no GTA 6 for Android or iPhone. Any website offering a “GTA 6 APK” or “GTA 6 mobile download” is fake, and those files are a common way to spread malware. We break this down in our guide: Is there a real GTA 6 APK for Android?

GTA 6 Price and Editions

Rockstar opened pre-orders on June 25, 2026, with two editions:

Standard Edition – $79.99: the full game.
Ultimate Edition – $99.99: the full game plus exclusive clothing, vehicles, weapons and access to special in-game vendors and locations.

Physical copies don’t contain a disc. The box holds a download code, so you’ll download the game either way. That’s worth knowing if your internet connection is slow or capped.

Pre-Order Bonuses

Every pre-order includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, which Rockstar describes as a collection of items that “flash back to when the neon burned brightest”. Pre-ordering any edition through the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store also adds one free month of GTA+, Rockstar’s membership that includes a monthly GTA$ deposit and bonus content in GTA Online.

Story, Characters and Map

GTA 6 returns to Vice City, the series’ take on Miami, last seen in 2002’s Vice City and 2006’s Vice City Stories. This time the city sits inside a much larger fictional state called Leonida, modelled on Florida, with beaches, swamps, the Keys and small towns.

For the first time in the series, the story is built around a couple: Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval. Rockstar’s trailers frame them as a Bonnie-and-Clyde style duo pulled into a conspiracy that stretches across Leonida. Lucia is also the first female lead in a mainline GTA game since the series went 3D.

The first trailer (December 5, 2023) broke YouTube’s 24-hour viewing record for a non-music video, and the second trailer (May 6, 2025) went deeper into both characters and the world.

What About GTA Online?

Rockstar hasn’t detailed GTA 6’s online mode yet. The GTA+ pre-order bonus applies to the current GTA Online, so don’t expect GTA 6 Online details until Rockstar announces them.

How to Get Ready for Launch Day (Using Your Phone)

Your phone can’t run GTA 6, but it can make launch day smoother:

Buy and pre-load remotely. The PlayStation App and the Xbox app let you buy the game and start the download on your console while you’re away from home.
Free up space. GTA 6 is a very large download. Both apps show your console storage so you can plan ahead.
Play away from the TV. PS Remote Play and the Xbox app stream your own console to your phone over Wi-Fi.
Party up. Set up voice chat on Discord and follow launch streams on Twitch.

Our full guide covers each app: Best companion apps for GTA 6 launch day.

Play GTA on Android While You Wait

There is no GTA 6 on mobile, but several official Rockstar classics are on Google Play: GTA: Vice City (the original trip to Vice City), GTA III, GTA: Chinatown Wars and GTA: Liberty City Stories. Netflix members can play GTA: Vice City – Definitive Edition and GTA: San Andreas – Definitive Edition at no extra cost. See the full list: Best games like GTA for Android.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does GTA 6 come out?

Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026. Rockstar confirmed the date after moving the game from fall 2025 to May 2026 and then to November 2026.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

Not at launch. GTA 6 releases only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar has not announced a PC version or a PC release date.

How much does GTA 6 cost?

In the US the Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99. Prices in other regions vary by store.

Is GTA 6 on PS4 or Xbox One?

No. GTA 6 is built for current-generation consoles only: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Can I play GTA 6 on my phone?

There is no Android or iPhone version of GTA 6. The only way to use your phone is to stream your own PS5 or Xbox to it with PS Remote Play or the Xbox app.