GTA 6 Launch on 19 November: Preload, Unlock Times, Editions and Price
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Digital preload has been open since 10 November, the download is up to 212 GB, and the Standard Edition costs $79.99.
Key takeaways
Release date: 19 November 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only.
Preload opened on 10 November for digital buyers. Boxed-code owners can download from 12 November.
The download is up to 212 GB depending on your device.
Standard Edition: $79.99 / £69.99. Ultimate Edition: $99.99 / £89.99.
No PC or Switch 2 version has been announced.
Release date and platforms
Rockstar's official GTA VI page lists the game as coming on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The page also carries a Pre-Load Now button and a headline confirming that preload began on 10 November.
"Coming November 19, 2026." Rockstar Games, official GTA VI page
Two things to keep in mind. The launch is digital first, so the boxed edition is only a code in a case with no disc. And PC is absent from the launch plan.
Preload and download size
Digital preload started on 10 November. Owners of the code-in-box version can start the download from 12 November. Preloading is not early access: the files sit on your console until the unlock time arrives.
Rockstar says the game needs up to 212 GB depending on the device. The exact PS5 and Xbox Series X|S sizes have not been separated out, and a day-one update may change the total. Clear your storage before launch day.
Unlock times by region
Because the game unlocks at midnight local time in each region, players in some countries get it on 18 November in UTC terms. GamingBible, reporting Rockstar's regional list, gives these examples:
Region | Unlock time (UTC) |
New Zealand | 11:00, 18 November |
United Kingdom | 00:00, 19 November |
USA and Canada | 05:00, 19 November |
Mexico and Central America | 06:00, 19 November |
Check the store page on your console for your own time zone. India is not in the examples above, so confirm the local time there before planning a midnight session.
Editions and prices
Edition | US price | UK price | What it adds |
Standard | $79.99 | £69.99 | Base game and the Vintage Vice City Pack for pre-orders made before launch |
Ultimate | $99.99 | £89.99 | Base game plus bonus content such as outfits, missions and vehicles |
Rockstar describes the Ultimate Edition as a collection of items woven through Jason and Lucia's story. A Collector's Box called the Vice City Collection is also listed on the official page, without a price there.
PS5 and PS5 Pro performance
Rockstar has confirmed 30 FPS on both the standard PS5 and the PS5 Pro. On the Pro, the company points to sharper clarity through PSSR and ray-traced shadows that other consoles do not get, according to GamingBible. Rockstar has not detailed other Pro modes.
What is still unconfirmed
A PC release. None is announced.
A Switch 2 release. None is announced.
The final install size after the day-one update.
GTA Online. It is not part of the launch download.
For background on the story, maps and characters, read our GTA 6 complete guide. The Miami fan event is covered in The Festival in Miami on 21 November. Prices and dates here come from Rockstar's GTA VI page and GamingBible's launch report.
GTA 6 launch FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 launches on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Some regions can start playing on 18 November because of time zones.
How big is the GTA 6 download?
Rockstar says the game needs up to 212 GB depending on your device. A day-one update could change the final figure.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
The Standard Edition is $79.99 or £69.99. The Ultimate Edition is $99.99 or £89.99.
Can I play GTA 6 on PC?
Not at launch. Rockstar has not announced a PC version, and no Switch 2 version is announced either.
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