GTA VI Release Date Confirmed: Rockstar Sets November 2026 Launch

Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch worldwide on November 14, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S — ending years of anticipation for what many consider the most anticipated game in the history of the medium.

What We Know About the Game

GTA VI is set in Vice City and its surrounding state of Leonida, a fictional version of Florida. The game features dual protagonists for the first time in the series: Lucia, a woman, and Jason, her partner. The game's 2023 trailer has amassed over 200 million views.

PC Release

Rockstar has confirmed a PC version will follow "in 2027." The company has historically released PC versions of GTA games 12–18 months after console launches.

India Launch

The game will be available at midnight in India across PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and major retail outlets. Pricing is expected to be ₹4,999 for the standard edition.

Industry Impact

Analysts at Ampere Analysis estimate GTA VI will generate $3 billion in revenue in its first year of release, making it the highest-grossing entertainment product launch in history — surpassing records set by GTA V, which has sold over 200 million copies since 2013.

Pre-Orders

Pre-orders open globally on September 1, 2026. Players who pre-order will receive in-game bonuses including exclusive vehicles and character outfits.