GTA VI Launch Guide: release date, editions, preorders and everything confirmed before November 19
The complete GTA VI launch guide: November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, all editions and prices, how preorders work, and every confirmed detail before launch — updated as news breaks.
Release date and platforms
GTA VI launches on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar's North co-lead Rob Nelson reaffirmed the date in a September interview, hoping the Extended Look had put quality concerns to rest (GamesRadar+, Insider Gaming). No PC date has been announced yet — historically, Rockstar has shipped the PC version months after console (GTA V waited almost two years).
All confirmed editions
Rockstar confirmed the standard and digital deluxe line-ups, plus the physical Ultimate Edition in select markets:
- Standard — the base game. Physical and digital.
- Digital Deluxe — base game + bonus in-game content (cosmetics, in-game cash boost at launch).
- Ultimate Edition (physical only, limited) — the full package for collectors, with exclusive physical extras and premium digital content.
Pricing varies by region and retailer. Preorders opened in August and have been described as "unprecedented" by Take-Two — several regional outlets (Japan, China, Korea) reported record figures within days of the preorder launch.
What is confirmed about the game
- Setting: back to Vice City, in the state of Leonida — described as Rockstar's largest open world yet
- Story: Jason and Lucia, a Bonnie-and-Clyde duo — the first playable couple in the series
- Runtime: roughly 80 hours to complete the story, per Rockstar
- Performance: 30 FPS on consoles at launch, no performance mode confirmed
- No microtransactions and no generative AI in the base game at launch
- 600,000+ unique NPC animations — more than ten times GTA V
- Six-star wanted system: the police tracks your face, clothes and vehicle
- Wildlife: hunting and fishing, ~30 animals already confirmed
Preorder checklist for November 19
1. Pick your edition — Standard if you just want the game; Digital Deluxe if you want the launch bonuses; Ultimate only if you're a collector (limited stock, order early).
2. Choose your platform — PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. GTA VI does not run on PS4 or Xbox One.
3. Storage — the game is large (the Extended Look alone was a 14 GB file); make room ahead of launch.
4. Preload — digital preorders will likely include a preload window in the days before launch.
5. Check for cheats on launch day — GTA VI cheat codes will be published on this site as soon as they are confirmed.
What remains unconfirmed
- The PC release date
- The online mode (GTA Online successor) and its monetization
- Whether a 60 FPS performance mode arrives post-launch
- Day-one patch size and exact file size
This guide will be updated
As Rockstar announces more details — preload dates, patch notes, first reviews — this guide will be updated. Bookmark it and check back; it is the single page to consult before buying GTA VI.