If you have been waiting more than a decade for the next Grand Theft Auto, you are not alone. Rockstar Games has finally set a release window for GTA 6, but the road has already seen one delay and two conflicting dates.

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Official Release Date (as of May 2025): May 26, 2026 ·
Current Targeted Release (November 2025): November 19, 2026 ·
Announced: December 2023 ·
Platforms Confirmed: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S ·
GTA 5 Revenue in 3 Days (2013): $1 billion

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • GTA 6 announced December 2023 with trailer (Rockstar Games)
  • Rockstar set May 26, 2026 then delayed to November 19, 2026 (Rockstar Games)
  • Confirmed on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S only at launch (ESPN)
2What’s unclear
  • Final release date still unconfirmed (Rockstar Games)
  • Official pricing not announced (Rockstar Games)
  • File size and PC release date undecided (Rockstar Games)
3Timeline signal
  • May 2026 original date moved to November 2026 (TechRadar)
  • Marketing expected to begin summer 2026 (TechRadar)
  • Take-Two CEO reaffirmed November 19, 2026 target (TechRadar)
4What’s next
  • Expect official price, pre-orders, and PC details after marketing starts
  • Speculation about $100–$200 price remains unaddressed

Six key facts — one pattern: two conflicting release dates from the same developer, each backed by different sources.

The table below lays out the official announcements and their timelines. The implication: Rockstar has changed course publicly, and each date carries a different level of authority.

Fact Value
Official Release Date (as of May 2025) May 26, 2026 (Rockstar Games official newswire)
Current Targeted Release (November 2025) November 19, 2026 (Rockstar Games official newswire)
Announcement Date December 2023 (Rockstar Games official newswire)
Platforms Confirmed PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (ESPN gaming news outlet)
GTA 5 Revenue (3 Days) $1 billion (Wikipedia)
GTA 5 Release Date September 17, 2013 (Wikipedia)

What is the release date of GTA 6?

Rockstar moved the target date twice — from a speculated fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026. The parent company, Take-Two, has publicly committed to the latest November date.

Official Rockstar Games announcement (May 2025)

  • Rockstar set Grand Theft Auto VI to launch on May 26, 2026 (Rockstar Games official newswire)
  • The company apologized, saying the date was later than expected.

The implication: Rockstar originally aimed for a fall 2025 release before pushing to spring 2026 (ESPN gaming news outlet).

Current targeted release (November 2026)

  • On November 6, 2025, Rockstar delayed the game to November 19, 2026 (Rockstar Games official newswire)
  • Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick reaffirmed this date during the company’s earnings call (TechRadar gaming and tech news)

What this means: the delay adds roughly six months of development time, but both Rockstar and its parent company are now publicly committed to November 19, 2026 — at least until any further changes.

The pattern of delays is consistent with Rockstar’s history. Grand Theft Auto V itself faced shifts before its September 2013 launch, and the gap between GTA 5 and GTA 6 now stretches to 13 years.

Will GTA 6 be $200 or $100?

No official price exists. Rumors of a $100–$200 price tag are unconfirmed and lack any backing from Rockstar or Take-Two.

Rumored GTA 6 price points

  • No official price has been announced by Rockstar or Take-Two.
  • Social media posts and forum discussions have floated figures of $100 to $200, but these remain unconfirmed (Facebook group post)

Official pricing statements

  • Take-Two CEO has hinted at higher pricing for big-budget releases in general, but has not tied any figure to GTA 6.

The pattern: without official word, the rumor vacuum fills with speculation. For now, the industry standard of $70 for AAA titles is the only anchor point.

Will GTA 6 be 300GB?

Rockstar has not announced a file size. The 300GB rumor is unverified and comes from social media, not official sources.

File size speculation and comparisons to GTA 5

  • No official file size has been released.
  • GTA 5 required about 90GB on PlayStation 4 (Wikipedia).
  • The 300GB rumor, circulated on social media, is unverified and not backed by any Rockstar statement (YouTube video).

Minimum requirements

  • Rockstar has not published PC system requirements, as a PC release is not yet confirmed.
The catch: file size will likely be larger than GTA 5, but 300GB is pure conjecture until Rockstar shares official specs.

Did GTA 5 make $1 billion in 3 days?

Yes. Grand Theft Auto V earned $1 billion in its first three days of sales in 2013, a record that GTA 6 is expected to challenge.

GTA 5 revenue facts

  • Yes: Grand Theft Auto V earned $1 billion in its first three days of sales in September 2013 (Wikipedia).
  • It remains one of the best-selling games of all time, with over 200 million copies shipped.

Context for GTA 6 expectations

  • Analysts expect GTA 6 to potentially break that record, given the larger install base of PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Why this matters: the $1 billion benchmark shows the financial scale at stake, which explains why Rockstar is taking extra time to polish.

When was GTA 6 announced and what is its trailer?

Rockstar formally announced GTA 6 in December 2023 with a trailer that confirmed a Vice City setting and two protagonists.

GTA 6 official announcement (December 2023)

  • Rockstar released the first trailer for GTA 6 in December 2023, confirming the game’s existence after years of rumors (Rockstar Games official newswire).

GTA 6 trailer details

  • The trailer shows a return to Vice City (a fictionalized Miami) and introduces protagonists Lucia and a male partner.
  • The reveal set the internet abuzz, accumulating over 200 million views in weeks.

The trade-off: early hype built enormous pressure, and the subsequent delay shows Rockstar prioritizes quality over meeting an initial date.

When is GTA 6 coming out on PS5 and PC?

The PS5 version targets November 19, 2026. A PC version has not been announced for launch, following Rockstar’s pattern of staggered platform releases.

PS5 release date window

  • All official statements refer to a console release; the PS5 version is included in the November 19, 2026 target (Rockstar Games official newswire).

PC release date uncertainty

  • Rockstar has not announced a PC version for launch.
  • History suggests a delay: GTA 5 arrived on PC 18 months after the console launch.

The implication: PC gamers will likely wait longer, as Rockstar’s track record favors staggered platform releases.

When did GTA 5 come out?

GTA 5 launched on September 17, 2013, and earned $1 billion in three days. GTA 6’s arrival will be 13 years later.

Original GTA 5 release date (2013)

  • GTA 5 launched on September 17, 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (Wikipedia).
  • It reached $1 billion in sales within three days.

Timeline leading to current expectations

  • GTA 6 will release 13 years after its predecessor — a gap that underscores the scope of Rockstar’s development cycle.

The pattern: long gaps are typical for Rockstar’s flagship series (GTA 5 came 5 years after GTA 4), but this is the longest yet.

Timeline

  • September 17, 2013: GTA 5 releases, earns $1 billion in 3 days
  • December 2023: GTA 6 formally revealed with trailer
  • May 2025: Rockstar announces delay to May 26, 2026
  • November 6, 2025: Rockstar delays to November 19, 2026
  • May 26, 2026: Original postponed date (delayed)
  • November 19, 2026: Current targeted release date

What’s confirmed vs. unclear

Confirmed facts

  • GTA 6 is in development and will release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
  • Announcement trailer released in December 2023
  • Rockstar announced a delay to November 19, 2026
  • Take-Two confirmed the November 19, 2026 target

What’s unclear

  • Final actual release date remains unconfirmed
  • Official pricing
  • File size
  • PC release date
  • Pre-order details

Quotes from Rockstar and Take-Two

Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026. We are very sorry that this is later than you expected.

— Rockstar Games, official newswire statement (May 2025)

Take-Two confirms GTA 6 is on track to launch on November 19, 2026. The release date is fully locked in.

— TechRadar, citing Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick (November 2025)

For PC and pricing-rumor followers, the only concrete update is that marketing will begin in summer 2026 — expect more official details then (TechRadar gaming and tech news).

The takeaway: Rockstar and Take-Two have aligned on a single date, but the history of changes means fans should watch for further official announcements rather than speculation.

Related reading: GTA 5 Release Date: Full Timeline, Sales & GTA 6 Delay · Hollow Knight Silksong Announcement: Release Date, Price, More

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Frequently asked questions

Is GTA 6 releasing in 2025?

No. The earliest possible release is May 2026, with the current target set for November 2026.

Will GTA 6 be on PlayStation 4?

Rockstar has not announced a PS4 version. All official language points to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S only.

Can I pre-order GTA 6 yet?

Pre-orders are not yet open. Expect availability after marketing begins in mid-2026.

Who is the main character in GTA 6?

The trailer shows two protagonists: Lucia, a female character, and a male partner. Full story details remain under wraps.

What setting is GTA 6 in?

The trailer confirms a return to Vice City, Rockstar’s fictional version of Miami, Florida.

Is there a GTA 6 countdown?

Fans have created unofficial countdown websites, but Rockstar has not published an official countdown.

Will GTA 6 have a multiplayer mode?

Rockstar has not confirmed specifics, but given the success of GTA Online, a multiplayer mode is widely expected.

For fans counting the days, the waiting game now has a clear target: November 19, 2026 — or the next update from Rockstar. The choice for players on PC or last-gen consoles is clear: upgrade to current hardware, or wait even longer for a potential PC port.