when does gta 6 come out

Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) ( will officially come out on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Platform Release Schedule

• PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S: Launching November 19, 2026, at midnight local time. Because it unlocks at midnight by region, players in New Zealand will be among the first to access the game.
• PC Version: Slated for Q1 2027. Industry reports indicate a much shorter delay for the PC port compared to previous Rockstar titles, potentially launching alongside GTA Online 2.

Pre-load & Storage Details

• Digital Pre-loads: Began today, November 10, 2026, at midnight local time for PS5 and globally at 12:00 AM GMT for Xbox Series X|S. (Players in the US Central time zone were able to begin preloading on the evening of November 9).
• Physical Editions: “Code-in-box” retail versions will be available starting November 12, 2026, allowing physical buyers to redeem their code early and complete the pre-load process before launch day.
• Storage Requirement: You will need 212 GB of free space to download and install the game.

For a detailed breakdown of the exact global release time zones, system preparation tips, and pre-loading instructions, you can watch this news update: