GTA 6 Before Launch: Everything Rockstar Has Officially Confirmed
Here's what Rockstar has officially confirmed about GTA 6 before launch: it releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, preloading starts on November 10 and needs up to 212GB, it comes in Standard and Ultimate editions, and it's a single-player game set in the state of Leonida, starring Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Everything else below is sorted into confirmed, reported and unconfirmed.
Last updated: November 9, 2026. Checked against Rockstar's official GTA VI site, Rockstar Newswire, Rockstar Support and the PlayStation Store.
GTA 6 confirmed details at a glance
| Detail | What's confirmed |
|---|---|
| Release date | Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S |
| Preload | From Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| Download size | Up to 212GB, depending on device |
| Editions | Standard Edition and Ultimate Edition |
| Physical version | Code in a box, no disc, from November 12 |
| Mode | Single-player |
| Setting | Vice City and the wider state of Leonida |
| Protagonists | Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos |
GTA 6 release date
Confirmed: Thursday, November 19, 2026. Rockstar's official GTA VI site lists the date, and it's been unchanged for a year. It's the third release target Rockstar has set:
- December 2023: the first trailer gave a 2025 window.
- May 2025: Rockstar set a date of May 26, 2026.
- November 6, 2025: Rockstar moved it to November 19, 2026, saying it needed more time for polish.
Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026. The full history is in our GTA 6 release date article.
What time does GTA 6 release?
Reported, not announced by Rockstar. Rockstar hasn't given an unlock hour. The regional PlayStation Store listings each give a release time that works out to midnight local time on November 19, starting in New Zealand. In the US, the store lists midnight Eastern for the whole country, which is 9pm on November 18 on the West Coast.
GTA 6 platforms
Confirmed: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Support lists only those two platforms, and the PlayStation Store labels the game "PS5 Pro Enhanced". There's no PS4 or Xbox One version.
Unconfirmed: PC. Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version or date. Its last two big releases reached PC well after console, but that's history, not an announcement. More in our GTA 6 PC release date article.
GTA 6 preload and download size
Confirmed by Rockstar on November 3:
- PS5: digital preloading begins at midnight local time on Tuesday, November 10.
- Xbox Series X|S: preloading begins globally at 12am GMT on November 10.
- Size: the preload needs up to 212GB, depending on your device.
- Boxed copies: code-in-box versions should be at retailers from November 12, and the codes can be used as soon as they're received.
The preload was originally set for November 12 and was moved two days earlier. For exact times in your time zone, see GTA 6 preload times worldwide or, in Australia, GTA 6 preload times in Australia.
GTA 6 editions and pricing
Confirmed: there are two editions, Standard and Ultimate. Standard Edition owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade separately at any time.
Prices on the PlayStation Store, checked November 9, 2026:
| Region | Standard Edition | Ultimate Edition |
|---|---|---|
| United States | US$79.99 | US$99.99 |
| United Kingdom | £69.99 | £89.99 |
| Germany | €79.99 | €99.99 |
| Australia | A$129.95 | A$159.95 |
| Canada | C$109.99 | C$139.99 |
| New Zealand | NZ$139.95 | NZ$174.95 |
What the Ultimate Edition includes
According to Rockstar Support, the Ultimate Edition adds the '95 Grotti Cheetah, Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers, Personalized Weapon Variants, Vice City Styles, Jason's Safehouse Vehicles, the Ganado Retro Build, Rideout Customs Mod Shop, Sara's Unisex Salon, the Shitzu Squalo, Stock 305 Clothing Store, the '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy and Garage, Electric Fang Tattoo Parlor, One-Eyed Willie's Mod Shop, Goodtime Gear, the PTT Youngin$ Compound and a Classic Car Collection. Rockstar says these are unlocked across Jason and Lucia's story, chapter by chapter, rather than all at once.
See our GTA 6 Ultimate Edition vs Standard breakdown for whether it's worth the extra.
Pre-order bonuses
Confirmed: pre-orders and purchases made before November 20, 2026 include the Vintage Vice City Pack: the '55 Vapid Stanier sedan and garage, outfits and hairstyles, and an exclusive weapon pattern. Digital pre-orders also come with one month of GTA+. A physical Ultimate Edition doesn't exist; boxed buyers can add the upgrade digitally.
The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection, a collector's box sold on the Rockstar Store, is merchandise only and doesn't include the game.
Officially announced GTA 6 characters
Confirmed: Rockstar's "Only in Leonida" page introduces eight characters:
- Jason Duval, a protagonist. A former soldier now working for drug runners in the Keys.
- Lucia Caminos, a protagonist. Recently out of Leonida Penitentiary.
- Cal Hampton, Jason's friend and a fellow associate of Brian's.
- Boobie Ike, a Vice City legend with businesses spanning real estate, a strip club and a recording studio.
- Dre'Quan Priest, Boobie's partner in the Only Raw Records label.
- Real Dimez, the rap duo Bae-Luxe and Roxy, signed to Only Raw Records.
- Raul Bautista, a seasoned bank robber.
- Brian Heder, a veteran drug runner who lets Jason live in one of his properties.
Voice actors haven't been officially credited by Rockstar. Our GTA 6 characters guide explains which names are real and which are rumours.
GTA 6 map and setting
Confirmed: GTA 6 is set in the state of Leonida, centred on Vice City. Rockstar's official site names six areas: Vice City, the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga.
Confirmed for launch day: Rockstar says it will add an official printable cover-art poster and map of Leonida to its site as a free download on November 19.
Unconfirmed: the map's size. Rockstar hasn't published any measurements, and comparisons with GTA 5 are estimates. Our GTA 6 map explained article goes region by region.
Gameplay Rockstar has shown
Confirmed through Rockstar's own footage: the 26-minute "An Extended Look" video (released in late August 2026), two story trailers and the October 15 launch trailer show:
- Playing as both Jason and Lucia and switching between them.
- Robberies, gunfights and police chases, including the two working together.
- Side activities such as racing, fishing and gym workouts.
- A modern Vice City with phones and social media built into everyday life.
Confirmed: single-player at launch. The PlayStation Store listing states that GTA 6 "is a single-player experience". Rockstar hasn't announced a GTA 6 Online mode or a date for one. See does GTA 6 have online? and our full GTA 6 gameplay breakdown.
Rockstar's latest official GTA 6 announcements
| Date (2026) | Announcement |
|---|---|
| October 8 | GTA VI merchandise collection launched on the Rockstar Store |
| October 15 | Launch trailer released |
| October 29 | Original score by Justice announced |
| November 3 | Preload moved to November 10; 212GB size confirmed |
| November 5 | Launch Gallery of new screenshots published |
| November 19 | Launch, plus a free official Leonida map and poster download |
Confirmed, reported and unconfirmed
| Topic | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Release date: Nov 19, 2026 | Confirmed | Rockstar official site |
| PS5 and Xbox Series X|S | Confirmed | Rockstar Support |
| Preload from Nov 10, up to 212GB | Confirmed | Rockstar Newswire, Nov 3 |
| Single-player at launch | Confirmed | PlayStation Store listing |
| Midnight local unlock | Reported | PlayStation Store listings; not announced by Rockstar |
| US PS5 using one national (Eastern) clock | Reported | Our reading of the US PlayStation Store listing |
| Separate file sizes per console | Unconfirmed | Rockstar only gives "up to 212GB" |
| PC version | Unconfirmed | Not announced |
| GTA 6 Online | Unconfirmed | Not announced |
| Map size | Unconfirmed | No official measurements |
| Voice cast | Unconfirmed | No official credits yet |
GTA 6 confirmed details: FAQ
Is the GTA 6 release date still November 19?
Yes. As of November 9, 2026, Rockstar's official site still lists Thursday, November 19, 2026, and preloading has been scheduled around it.
Is GTA 6 coming to PS4, Xbox One or PC?
No PS4 or Xbox One version exists. A PC version hasn't been announced.
Does GTA 6 have online multiplayer at launch?
No. GTA 6 launches as a single-player game, and Rockstar hasn't announced an online mode.
Is the 212GB download size official?
Yes. Rockstar confirmed on November 3 that the preload needs up to 212GB, depending on your device.
Does the boxed version include a disc?
No. The physical version contains a download code, and Rockstar expects it in stores from November 12.
Where will the mission walkthroughs be?
We're tracking every mission Rockstar has shown in our confirmed GTA 6 missions list, and full walkthroughs go up after launch.
Sources: Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI official site · Rockstar: Only in Leonida · Rockstar Newswire, November 3, 2026 · Rockstar Newswire: release date · Rockstar Support: Platforms, Editions and Versions · PlayStation Store
Sources
- Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI official site (checked 9 November 2026)
- Rockstar Games: Only in Leonida (checked 9 November 2026)
- Rockstar Games Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10 (3 November 2026)
- Rockstar Games Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Set to Launch November 19, 2026 (6 November 2025)
- Rockstar Support: Grand Theft Auto VI Platforms, Editions, and Versions (4 November 2026)
- PlayStation Store: Grand Theft Auto VI listings (US, UK, Germany, Australia, Canada, New Zealand) (checked 9 November 2026)
- MP1st: GTA 6 Delayed to November 2026 (6 November 2025)
