GTA 6 Release Date, Price & Pre-Order Guide: Everything You Need to Know

GTA 6 Release Date, Price & Pre-Order Guide: Everything You Need to Know

GTA 6 Release Date

GTA 6 Release Date: When Does It Launch?

Grand Theft Auto VI officially releases on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Rockstar Games originally announced a Fall 2025 release window, but the game was delayed twice—first to May 2026, and then to the final November 19 date. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has repeatedly reaffirmed this November launch, making it all but certain.

PC Version: A PC release has not been officially dated, with rumors pointing to early 2027.

GTA 6 Price

GTA 6 Price: How Much Will It Cost?

Rockstar has confirmed two editions of GTA 6:

The $79.99 price tag makes GTA 6 one of the most expensive standard AAA releases in history, breaking the $70 barrier that had been the industry standard. When GTA 5 launched in 2013, it cost $59.99.

“Take-Two is catering to the largest possible audience while offering die-hards an upgraded tier.”
— Joost van Dreunen, NYU Stern professor of games business

GTA 6 Ultimate Edition

GTA 6 Ultimate Edition: What’s Included?

The Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition ($99.99) includes:

• Exclusive collection of premium vehicles
• Exclusive weapons and apparel
• Exclusive action threaded across Jason and Lucia’s story (including exclusive mission content and shops)

GTA 6 Pre-Order Bonuses

All GTA 6 pre-orders and purchases made before November 20, 2026 include:

• Vintage Vice City Pack – a collection of items “that flash back to when the neon burned brightest”

• Free month of GTA+ (for digital pre-orders only)

Physical Edition

Physical Edition: No Disc Included

• In a controversial move, physical copies of GTA 6 will NOT contain a disc.
• Instead, boxed copies will contain a download code for the digital version of the game.
• Freelance video games journalist Vic Hood said the lack of disc “may irk some physical collectors” but noted the decision makes sense “as it reduces the amount of rebuying and reselling and helps prevent leaks.”

What We Know About the Game

Single-Player Experience at Launch

• Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 is a single-player experience at launch.There is no word yet on when a new version of GTA Online might arrive.

Protagonists

• The game features the franchise’s first-ever playable female protagonist in a 3D setting – Lucia – alongside her partner in crime, Jason.

Setting

• GTA 6 is set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida.

Development History

• GTA 5 released in 2013 and has sold nearly 230 million copies
• Rockstar confirmed GTA 6 development in February 2022
• The game was hacked with assets leaked online, contributing to delays

Official Cover Art Revealed

Rockstar revealed the official cover art in a 30-second video on June 18, 2026.

The cover features:

• Jason and Lucia front and center
• Flamingos and alligators (nods to Florida)
• Fast cars, helicopters and motorbikes in pop-art style

The two trailers released so far have a combined 446 million views.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1: When is the GTA 6 release date?
  • GTA 6 releases on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
• Q2: How much does GTA 6 cost?
  • The Standard Edition costs $79.99** and the Ultimate Edition costs **$99.99.
• Q3: When do GTA 6 pre-orders start?
  • Pre-orders begin at midnight local time on June 25, 2026.
• Q4: Will GTA 6 have a physical disc?
  • No. Physical copies will contain a download code inside the box, not a disc.
• Q5: Will GTA 6 be on PC at launch?
  • No. A PC version has not been dated, with rumors pointing to early 2027.
• Q6: What is included in the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition?
  • The Ultimate Edition ($99.99) includes premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and exclusive story content.
• Q7: Can I pre-load GTA 6 before release?
  • Yes. Digital pre-orders can begin pre-loading on November 12, 2026.
• Q8: Is GTA 6 a single-player game?
  • Yes. Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6 is a single-player experience at launch.

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