Rockstar sets GTA 6 launch for November 19, 2026
The gist
Rockstar Games confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026, after two delays.
The date is locked in by publisher Take-Two, with preloads a week earlier.
How it unfolded
- Jun 24, 2026Rockstar confirmed pre-order pricing of $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition.
- Nov 1, 2026Rockstar said the GTA 6 leaks that began in 2022 felt invasive and were hard on the people who built the game, 18 days before launch.
- Nov 2, 2026Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026, and Take-Two reaffirmed the date in its earnings report.