GTA 6 Countdown Timer
Live countdown to November 19, 2026 — the officially confirmed GTA 6 release date on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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Launch day: November 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM EST
The road to launch
| Date | Milestone | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | Pre-orders opened | Done | Standard ($79.99) and Ultimate ($99.99) editions went on sale, alongside a wave of new official gameplay details. |
| TBA | Trailer 3 | Not announced | No date announced. Rockstar's last trailer arrived as a surprise drop — expect no warning. |
| TBA | Pre-load opens | Not announced | Not announced. Big releases typically allow pre-loading a few days before launch. |
| November 19, 2026 | GTA 6 launches | Confirmed | PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The date Rockstar is actively promoting with pre-orders. |
| November 20, 2026 | Pre-order bonus cutoff | Confirmed | Order before this date to get the Vintage Vice City Pack (Jason & Lucia outfits + the '55 Vapid Stanier). |
Milestones marked “Not announced” have no official date — we update this page when Rockstar confirms one.
While you count down
- Lock in the bonus with our GTA 6 pre-order guide — or compare options in the pre-order tracker.
- Not sure which version to buy? The edition picker answers it in three questions.
- Check your hardware with the platform checker — and clear space per our file size guide.
- Catch up on everything so far in the news timeline and the confirmed features guide.
Countdown FAQ
- When does GTA 6 come out?
- GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The date is officially confirmed by Rockstar Games and pre-orders are open.
- What time does GTA 6 unlock?
- Rockstar has not announced exact unlock times yet. This countdown targets midnight US Eastern on November 19, 2026; we'll update it if Rockstar confirms regional unlock times.
- Is GTA 6 delayed again?
- No. November 19, 2026 is the current official date, and Rockstar is actively promoting it with open pre-orders — the strongest signal yet that it's firm.
- Can I play GTA 6 on PC at launch?
- No. GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. No PC version has been announced — most analysts expect one in 2027–2028.