# GTA 6 release date and countdown

Canonical page: https://www.gta6-tracker.com/
Editorial update: 2026-09-12

## When is the GTA 6 release date?

Rockstar Games has announced Grand Theft Auto VI for November 19, 2026.

Source: [Rockstar Games](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI)

## Which platforms are confirmed for GTA 6?

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are confirmed. A PC release has not been announced.

Source: [Rockstar Games](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI)

## Who are the protagonists in GTA 6?

Jason and Lucia are the central characters of Grand Theft Auto VI.

Source: [Rockstar Games](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI)

## Where is GTA 6 set?

GTA 6 is set in the fictional state of Leonida, including Vice City.

Source: [Rockstar Games](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI/only-in-leonida)

## Official release updates

### August 27, 2026: An Extended Look is available

Rockstar’s GTA VI site now links to An Extended Look. Watch the official feature for the latest presentation of the game; the listed release date remains November 19, 2026.

[Rockstar announcement](https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/4k138k8okkk483/grand-theft-auto-vi-an-extended-look-now-playing)

### November 6, 2025: Release moved to November 19, 2026

Rockstar updated the release date from May 26 to November 19, 2026. This is the announcement behind the date used by our countdown.

[Rockstar announcement](https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/ak3ak31a49a221/grand-theft-auto-vi-is-now-set-to-launch-november-19-2026)

### May 2, 2025: Earlier release date: May 26, 2026

Rockstar announced a May 2026 release. That date was later replaced by the November announcement, so older trailers and articles may show an outdated target.

[Rockstar announcement](https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/258aa538o412ok/grand-theft-auto-vi-is-now-coming-may-26-2026)

## Tracker pages

- [Leonida map](https://www.gta6-tracker.com/map.md): Six confirmed locations; community-estimated roads and borders from GTADB.
- [Trends and prices](https://www.gta6-tracker.com/hype-tracker.md): Google search interest, TTWO closes, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro market prices.
- [Official updates](https://www.gta6-tracker.com/#updates): Dated links to Rockstar Games videos, fetched from the official YouTube feed.

The countdown targets midnight on the announced release date in the visitor's local timezone. It is not an announcement of a worldwide unlock time.

## About and corrections

GTA 6 Tracker is an independent fan project. Game facts link to Rockstar; map estimates belong to GTADB. Editorial dates record checks of the written information, while market observations are dated separately. Send corrections with a page and source to contact@gta6-tracker.com.