The base game
Standard Edition
$79.99
The full single-player game: Jason and Lucia's story across the whole state of Leonida.
Thursday 19 November 2026 / PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
GTA 6 countdown
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on 19 November 2026. Here is how long is left, when you can pre-load, what each edition costs and what is still unconfirmed, all from Rockstar's own announcements.
--Days
--Hours
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Counting to midnight Eastern Time on 19 November. Rockstar has not announced the exact unlock time yet.
- Launch day
- 19.11
- Pre-load opens
- 12.11
- Standard
- $79.99
- Ultimate
- $99.99
01/Confirmed by Rockstar
Key dates
- 01
Pre-orders open
Thursday 25 June 2026
Pre-orders opened at midnight local time on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store and at retailers.
- 02
Pre-load opens
Thursday 12 November 2026
Digital pre-orders can start downloading a week early. Boxed copies, which hold a download code instead of a disc, reach shops the same day so they can pre-load too.
- 03
Launch day
Thursday 19 November 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- 04
Bonus deadline
Thursday 19 November 2026
Last day to get the Vintage Vice City Pack: it comes with every pre-order and every purchase made before 20 November 2026.
02/Pre-order guide
Full comparisonWhich edition?
+$20.00 over Standard
Ultimate Edition
$99.99
The full game plus premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, extra businesses and side quests tied to Jason and Lucia's story.
Both editions get the Vintage Vice City Pack if you buy before 20 November, and digital pre-orders add a month of GTA+.
Compare every item03/Opens 12 November
How to pre-loadPre-load
Digital pre-orders can start downloading a week early. Boxed copies, which hold a download code instead of a disc, reach shops the same day so they can pre-load too.
Pre-load steps for PS5 & XboxPre-load opens in
--Days
--Hours
--Mins
--Secs
Counting to midnight Eastern. The pre-load start time is not announced.
04/Still unconfirmed
Not announced yet
Unconfirmed
Pre-load start time
Rockstar has confirmed the date, 12 November, but not the time. We will post the exact time for each platform here as soon as Rockstar, Sony or Microsoft announce it.
Unconfirmed
Unlock time on 19 November
Rockstar has not announced what time GTA 6 unlocks. Our countdown runs to midnight Eastern Time on 19 November and will be corrected if the official time differs.
Unconfirmed
Download size
Rockstar has not published the install size. Any figure you see online before pre-loading opens is an estimate.
Unconfirmed
PC version
Only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S have been announced. Rockstar has not given a PC date.
Unconfirmed
Prices outside the US
Rockstar announced US prices only. Prices in other countries are set by each store, so check the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store in your region.
05 / Questions
GTA 6 release FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 comes out on Thursday 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar confirmed the date in its pre-order announcement. No PC version has been announced.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
Rockstar has not announced an unlock time yet. Our countdown runs to midnight Eastern Time on 19 November, and we will change it as soon as the official time is confirmed.
When can I pre-load GTA 6?
Pre-loading opens on Thursday 12 November 2026, a week before launch, for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Boxed copies hold a download code and reach shops the same day, so they can pre-load too. Rockstar has not said what time pre-loading starts.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
The Standard Edition costs $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 in the US, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Prices in other countries are set by each store.
What is the GTA 6 pre-order bonus?
The Vintage Vice City Pack: a '55 Vapid Stanier, the Shore Court Garage at Ocean Beach, vintage outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia, and a tropical weapon pattern. It comes with every pre-order and every purchase made before 20 November 2026, in both editions.
Does GTA 6 come on a disc?
No. Rockstar says boxed copies contain a download code instead of a disc. They go on sale on 12 November so physical buyers can pre-load before launch.
Is the Ultimate Edition worth it?
It costs $20.00 more and adds premium vehicles led by the '95 Grotti Cheetah, the Paradise Garage, exclusive weapons and clothing, the Classic Car Collection side quests and six businesses you cannot use in the Standard Edition. Our editions page lists every item side by side.
Sources
- Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive, via Business Wire, 24 June 2026
- Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25, Rockstar Newswire, 24 June 2026
- Grand Theft Auto VI official website, Rockstar Games, 24 June 2026
Prices are Rockstar's US prices. Anything marked “Not announced by Rockstar” is unconfirmed, and we update this page as soon as there is an official answer. GTA Mapped is not affiliated with Rockstar Games.