GTA 6: everything you need to know about Rockstar's game

Harriet L. Whitmore • October 7, 2026 12:22

GTA 6 is arriving soon. Here is everything you need to know about Rockstar's game.

After years of waiting, GTA 6 is nearly here on our consoles. To say the game is highly anticipated would be an understatement. It could even be described as the cultural phenomenon of 2026, if not of the entire decade.

GTA 6 is a genuine behemoth: a future video-game landmark that will remain a talking point for years, just as GTA 5 did before it. In this guide, we have gathered the key information about it into five questions.

When is GTA 6 released?

GTA 6 is scheduled for release on 19 November 2026. Anyone who pre-orders it will be able to download it from 12 November. Be aware, however, that it cannot be launched immediately: players will need to wait for Rockstar's servers to open before they can play.

The 19 November date is set in stone. That is worth stressing because the game has been delayed several times. When it was announced in December 2023, Rockstar said it would launch “during 2025”. That window was eventually moved to 26 May 2026, before being changed again. This time, it is final: the game will indeed arrive on 19 November.

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Which platforms will GTA 6 be released on?

GTA 6 will be released on the two current console platforms: PS5 and Xbox Series S/X.

Rockstar has overlooked the older PS4 and Xbox One for the obvious reason that they lack the necessary power. The Switch 2, which is less powerful than Sony and Microsoft's home consoles, has also been left out. Could a release follow in the coming months?

What about PC? Rockstar has not provided any details so far. However, the publisher has sometimes released its games on computers one year after their console launch. A 2027 release can therefore reasonably be hoped for. Be careful, though: this is not an automatic policy, as Red Dead Redemption (2010) had to wait for a re-release before reaching Steam… in 2024.

How much does GTA 6 cost?

GTA 6 will be sold in two editions. These are the listed prices:

Standard Edition: 79.99 euros
Ultimate Edition: 99.99 euros

The Ultimate Edition includes several extras, including exclusive cars, weapons and clothing.

These prices are fully in line with the AAA market. This is an important detail, as many players feared an inflated price tag exceeding 100 euros. Rockstar has ultimately been reasonable.

Is GTA 6 available as a boxed edition?

The game can already be found on the PSN and Xbox Store online shops. It can also be bought in a boxed edition through third-party retailers. There is a catch, though: these editions are merely digital versions in disguise; there is no Blu-ray in the box, only a download code. It is a choice we regret.

The practice is indeed absurd. Why sell an empty game box? It may make sense for collectors, but it runs counter to the physical market. Put simply, it allows Rockstar to control sales and wipe out the second-hand market; a code can only be used once and cannot be resold… Once again, players are the ones losing out. They are not purchasing a game, but only the right to play it. That distinction matters.

What is GTA 6's story?

GTA 6 takes place in the fictional state of Leonida, a pastiche of Florida. Its central city is Vice City, a barely disguised version of Miami. The playground promises to be vast, with other locations including Port Gellhorn, an abandoned seaside resort set amid marshland (the fictional equivalent of Panama City in northern Florida), and Ambrosia, an industrial town in the centre of the state (inspired by the rural town of Clewiston because of its sugar-related industry). Nature will also play an important role, with the Keys, islands south of the state, and the Everglades marshes, called Grassrivers here.

The game will follow two characters, Jason and Lucia, a heist-loving couple that recalls Bonnie and Clyde. Here is the official synopsis:

“Jason and Lucia have always known life would not give them any favours. But when things go wrong, they discover the dark side of America's sunniest region and find themselves at the heart of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida. More than ever, they will have to rely on each other if they hope to get out alive.”

As in GTA 5, it is possible to imagine a system allowing players to switch freely between the two characters.

06/12 - GTA 6 already posts record figures

Just 24 hours after its first trailer was released, GTA 6 recorded extraordinary figures. In less than a day, the video amassed 90 million views on YouTube. By comparison, GTA 5's trailer needed 12 years to reach 100 million views.

It therefore broke the record for the platform's most-viewed non-music video in 24 hours, previously held by MrBeast with 46 million views, and ranked second across all categories behind a music video by Korean group BTS with 108 million views.

This figure does not include views generated on other accounts: IGN had recorded 3 million views after 24 hours, while Gamespot had reached 15 million views.

These astonishing numbers suggested a commercial smash hit when the game launched, then planned for 2025.

06/12 - A first piece of bad news

Bad news for PC players! According to information on Rockstar's official website, GTA 6 will not be available on PC at launch.

The publisher stated that the game's 2025 release was planned for PS5 and Xbox Series. It was disappointing for some, but not especially surprising: the latest GTA games have also arrived on PC later.

05/12 - Rockstar announces GTA 6's launch date!

At the end of GTA 6's first trailer, Rockstar revealed the game's launch window. See you in 2025!

05/12 - Here is GTA 6's first trailer! 1 min 30 of madness!

Rockstar ultimately released its first trailer earlier than expected. An initial leak began circulating online the day before the official announcement. Rockstar was not about to let anyone steal the spotlight, so the trailer appeared on its official channel a few hours sooner. It featured everything that makes GTA so visually striking. We will let you enjoy it.