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GTA 6 Release Date, Time and Platforms — What’s Confirmed

GTA 6 launches Thursday, 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here’s only what’s confirmed, with sources — plus a live countdown and a launch-day checklist.

Updated: 2026-11-12
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Confirmed so far

ItemStatus
Release dateThursday 19 November 2026
PlatformsPS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S (+ Xbox Cloud Gaming, including Xbox One)
Pre-loadLive since 10 November — up to 212 GB
PerformanceTargets 30 fps; PS5 Pro adds PSSR and ray-traced shadows
PCNot announced
Unlock timeNot announced

What time does GTA 6 unlock?

Rockstar hasn’t announced an unlock time, or whether it’s a single global moment or midnight per region — so any exact time you see now is a guess. The GTA 6 Zone countdown counts to midnight on 19 November in your time zone and will be updated when the official time is out.

Is GTA 6 on PC?

Not at launch. A PC version hasn’t been officially announced; dates floating around are unofficial reports.

Get ready for launch day

Does it run on Xbox One or PS4?

Not on PS4. On Xbox One only through Xbox Cloud Gaming, using Series S settings — quality depends on your connection. Remote Play is supported on PlayStation and Xbox.

Sources

Rockstar Games — GTA VI · Rockstar Newswire · GamesRadar · Tom's Guide

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Frequently asked questions

When does GTA 6 come out?

Thursday 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The unlock time hasn’t been announced.

Is GTA 6 coming to PS4 or Xbox One?

Not PS4. Xbox One can play it only via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

How big is GTA 6?

The pre-load needs up to 212 GB and has been live since 10 November.

Is GTA 6 on PC?

A PC version hasn’t been officially announced yet.