GTA VI
Grand Theft Auto VI - Rockstar's first mainline GTA in 13 years - launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Preload is already live, and it's the most pre-ordered title in Microsoft Store history. Everything confirmed so far.
Nov 19, 2026PS5 + Xbox Series X|S$79.99Single-player at launch
The essentials
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 19, 2026 - a rolling worldwide launch (unlocks at local midnight by region, Xbox cloud streaming starts 1 a.m. ET). |
| Platforms | PS5 and Xbox Series X|S natively. Xbox One can play via Xbox Cloud Gaming. No PC version at launch - expected around 2027. |
| Price | $79.99 / £69.99 standard edition. |
| Performance | 30fps across PS5, PS5 Pro and Series X|S; PS5 Pro adds ray-traced shadows and PSSR upscaling. |
| Setting | Leonida - a modern Vice City and the surrounding Florida-style sprawl. |
| Story | Dual protagonists Jason and Lucia in a Bonnie-and-Clyde crime story. |
| Multiplayer | None at launch - Rockstar calls it a single-player title. A separate online mode is expected later (widely tipped for 2027). |
Preload and launch timing
- Preload is live on both consoles - it started rolling out by region at local midnight on November 16.
- Story is its own download inside the package, per datamined files - pointing at a separately installable online component later.
- Xbox One owners can stream GTA VI through Xbox Cloud Gaming from 1 a.m. ET on launch day (Series S-equivalent settings, game purchased separately).
What's confirmed vs rumored
| Confirmed | Rumored / unconfirmed |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2026 date, PS5 + Series X|S | PC port window (2027 estimates) |
| Jason + Lucia, Leonida setting | GTA 6 Online feature set (leaks suggest user-generated content focus) |
| Single-player only at launch | Standalone story/multiplayer installs (datamined) |
| GTA Online keeps running after VI ships | Exact frame-rate modes on PS5 Pro beyond 30fps+RT/PSSR |
FAQ
When does GTA VI come out?
November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It's a rolling midnight local launch, so some regions unlock before the US.
Is GTA VI on PC or Xbox One?
Not natively - PC is expected around 2027. Xbox One players can stream it through Xbox Cloud Gaming from launch day.
Does GTA VI have online multiplayer?
Not at launch. Rockstar describes it as a single-player title; a GTA 6 Online mode hasn't been formally announced but is widely expected in 2027.
How much does GTA VI cost?
$79.99 in the US for the standard edition.