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When exactly does GTA 6 launch?
Nov 19, 2026.
Confirmed by Rockstar
Grand Theft Auto VI launches Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This is confirmed by Rockstar and reaffirmed at the Extended Look.
Preloads are expected the week before launch, and the game is anticipated to unlock at local midnight in each region — though Rockstar hasn’t published the exact unlock schedule yet.
We’ll post a full US time-zone unlock table here as soon as it’s official. Get on the list and we’ll email it to you.
Last updated September 8, 2026 · Source: Rockstar Games official listings.
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