GTA 6 Countdown to November 19, 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to release on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Track the remaining days, hours, minutes and seconds with the live GTA 6 countdown below.
How Long Until GTA 6?
The GTA 6 countdown can be viewed in days, weeks or calendar months. The figures update automatically as November 19, 2026 gets closer.
59 Days
The total number of complete days remaining until launch.
4 Weeks
Full seven-day weeks left, with the remaining odd days shown separately.
1 Months 29 Days
Calculated on the calendar, not by assuming every month is 30 days.
Quick facts
Release date
Developer
Rockstar Games
Platforms
PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Setting
Leonida & Vice City
Preload begins
November 12, 2026
Experience at launch
Setting
Leonida, including Vice City
Exact Rockstar unlock time
Not announced
PC release date
Not announced
Preload begins
November 12, 2026
When Does GTA 6 Come Out?
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to release on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar announced the current date on November 6, 2025, replacing the previous May 26, 2026 release date.
GTA VI had previously been scheduled for May 26, 2026 after Rockstar moved the game from its earlier 2025 launch window. GTAExplore tracks the current Rockstar-confirmed date and will update this countdown if Rockstar announces another change.
How the GTA 6 Countdown Works
The timer calculates the time remaining until November 19, 2026 using the visitor’s device clock. The release date is confirmed by Rockstar Games.
Rockstar has not published one official worldwide unlock hour, so the hours, minutes and seconds shown here represent the countdown to the release date rather than a confirmed global GTA VI unlock moment.
When Rockstar publishes final launch-time information, GTAExplore will update this page and the timer accordingly.
What Time Will GTA 6 Release?
Rockstar has not announced one official worldwide GTA VI release time.
PlayStation Store listings currently provide regional release timestamps. For example, the US listing shows November 19 at 05:00 UTC, equivalent to midnight Eastern Time, while the UK listing shows 00:00 UTC on November 19. This indicates regional storefront timing, but it should not be presented as a Rockstar-announced global unlock schedule.
GTAExplore will update this section if Rockstar publishes a final launch-time schedule.
When Can You Preload GTA 6?
GTA VI preload begins at local midnight on November 12, 2026 for digital pre-orders. Rockstar says the physical version, which contains a download code rather than a disc, will also become available from November 12 to support preloading.
Could GTA 6 Be Delayed Again?
The currently confirmed release date is November 19, 2026. Rockstar has not announced another delay.
GTA VI’s schedule has changed before: Rockstar announced May 26, 2026 in May 2025 and later moved the game to November 19, 2026. If Rockstar announces another date change, GTAExplore will update the countdown and this page using the official announcement.
TIMELINE
GTA 6 Release Date Timeline
2025 launch window
GTA VI was originally planned for a 2025 release window.
May 2, 2025
Rockstar announces that GTA VI will launch on May 26, 2026.
November 6, 2025
Rockstar moves the release date to November 19, 2026.
June 25, 2026
GTA VI pre-orders open.
November 12, 2026
Preloading begins for eligible copies.
November 19, 2026
GTA VI launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Frequently asked questions
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA VI is scheduled to release on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
How many days are left until GTA 6?
The live GTA 6 countdown at the top of this page automatically shows the remaining days, hours, minutes and seconds until November 19, 2026.
What time does GTA 6 release?
Rockstar has not announced one official global GTA VI unlock time. Regional PlayStation Store listings currently show different release timestamps depending on the storefront region.
When does GTA 6 preload start?
GTA VI digital preload begins at local midnight on November 12, 2026 for eligible pre-orders.
How many weeks until GTA 6?
The live calculator above converts the remaining time into complete weeks plus extra days.
How many months until GTA 6?
Use the Months view above for a calendar-based calculation rather than treating every month as 30 days.
Is GTA 6 still releasing in 2026?
Yes. Rockstar’s currently announced release date remains November 19, 2026.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC on November 19?
Rockstar has not announced a PC version for the November 19 launch. The announced platforms are PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Is GTA 6 coming to PS4?
No. PlayStation states GTA VI will only be playable on PS5 consoles, not PS4.
Could the GTA 6 release date change?
The current official date is November 19, 2026. GTAExplore will update this countdown if Rockstar announces a different date.
Official GTA 6 Release Sources
Rockstar Games: GTA VI
Current official GTA VI release date and platforms.
Rockstar Games: November 19, 2026 Announcement
Official announcement changing the release date.
Rockstar Games: Pre-Order GTA VI
Official preload and launch information.
Rockstar Support: GTA VI Platforms, Editions, and Versions
Preload and edition details.
PlayStation Store: Grand Theft Auto VI
Regional storefront release metadata.