Launch information
The paper trail from first rumor to release day, plus everything you need to pick an edition. Every entry labeled: official, press report, or leak.
The road to Leonida
- 2014ReportDevelopment quietly begins
Reporting places preliminary work right after GTA V shipped.
- Feb 4, 2022OfficialRockstar confirms the next GTA
Active development officially announced as well underway.
- Jul 27, 2022ReportFirst credible details surface
Bloomberg reveals a female protagonist and a Miami-inspired setting.
- Sep 18, 2022LeakEarly footage leaks
Development builds leak online; Rockstar confirms the breach the next day.
- Dec 4, 2023OfficialTrailer 1
Released 15 hours early after a leak. It breaks YouTube records anyway.
- May 6, 2025OfficialTrailer 2
First full look at Jason and Lucia, plus screenshots and character bios.
- May 2, 2025OfficialDelay one
Launch moves from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026.
- May 26, 2026 (announced)OfficialDelay two
Rockstar moves the date to November 19, 2026 to finish with polish.
- Jun 18, 2026OfficialCover art revealed
Official cover art teaser drops.
- Jun 25, 2026OfficialPre-orders open
Standard $79.99 and Ultimate $99.99 editions go up worldwide.
- Nov 19, 2026OfficialThe state opens
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Pick your edition
Standard Edition
$79.99- The full game on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S
- Vintage Vice City Pack with all pre-launch purchases
- One month of GTA+ with digital pre-orders
Ultimate Edition
$99.99- Everything in Standard
- Additional digital bonus content
- Upgrade path from Standard reported at $20
Pre-orders are open now at the Rockstar Store and platform storefronts. Launch: November 19, 2026.
Platforms
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
A PC version has not been announced. Rockstar has historically shipped PC ports a year or more after console launch, so one is expected eventually, but that is speculation.
GTA+
Digital pre-orders include a free month of GTA+, a strong signal the subscription carries into GTA VI. Full GTA VI benefits are not yet detailed.