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GTA 6 FAQ: Release Date, Price, Platforms and More

By the Respawndex editorial team. Updated November 13, 2026 in GTA 6

Checked against official sources on November 13, 2026. How we check facts

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  1. Release date and unlock time
  2. Price, editions and pre-order bonus
  3. Pre-load and storage
  4. Platforms and performance
  5. Online
  6. Story and setting

Grand Theft Auto VI launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This page collects quick answers to the questions we see most often, grouped by topic. The full question and answer list is below, and each section points to a detailed guide.

Release date and unlock time

GTA 6 is out on November 19, 2026, and it unlocks at midnight local time in every region, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is a rolling launch, starting at 12:00am NZDT in New Zealand. Push Square reported that Take-Two said the game has gone gold and that no further delay is planned. See the exact time for your region in our GTA 6 unlock times guide.

Price, editions and pre-order bonus

There are two editions. The Standard Edition costs USD 79.99, GBP 69.99 or EUR 79.99, and the Ultimate Edition costs USD 99.99, GBP 89.99 or EUR 99.99. The physical Standard Edition is a code in a box with no disc, and the Ultimate Edition is digital only.

Every pre-order, and any purchase made before November 20, 2026, gets the Vintage Vice City Pack. Digital pre-orders on PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store also include a free month of GTA+. Our GTA 6 editions and prices guide compares both editions in detail.

Pre-load and storage

Pre-loading opened on November 10, 2026. Rockstar says you need up to 212 GB of free space, depending on the device, and separate sizes for each console have not been published. Our GTA 6 storage guide has steps for making room.

Platforms and performance

GTA 6 launches natively on PS5 (including PS5 Pro) and Xbox Series X|S. Xbox One owners can stream it through Xbox Cloud Gaming. No PC version has been announced. Rockstar says the game targets 30 frames per second on consoles, and no performance mode has been announced.

Online

GTA 6 is a single-player experience at launch. No online or multiplayer mode has been announced, and there is no official date or detail for one.

Story and setting

The game is set in the fictional state of Leonida, home to Vice City. The two playable leads are Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. For a one-page overview of every topic, including the trailer timeline and delay history, read GTA 6: everything we know.

FAQ

When does GTA 6 come out?

GTA 6 launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What time does GTA 6 unlock?

At midnight local time on November 19, 2026, in all regions, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. PlayStation describes it as a rolling launch that starts at 12:00am NZDT in New Zealand.

Could GTA 6 be delayed again?

Push Square reported that Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said on the November 2026 earnings call that the game had gone gold, and that he told IGN no further delay was planned.

How much does GTA 6 cost?

The Standard Edition costs USD 79.99, GBP 69.99 or EUR 79.99. The Ultimate Edition costs USD 99.99, GBP 89.99 or EUR 99.99.

Does GTA 6 come on a disc?

No. The physical Standard Edition contains a download code and no disc, and the Ultimate Edition is sold digitally only.

What is the GTA 6 pre-order bonus?

The Vintage Vice City Pack, included with every pre-order and any purchase made before November 20, 2026. Digital pre-orders on PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store also get one free month of GTA+.

When can I pre-load GTA 6?

Pre-loading opened on November 10, 2026: at midnight local time on PS5, and at 12am GMT globally on Xbox Series X|S.

How much storage does GTA 6 need?

Rockstar says up to 212 GB of free space, depending on the device. Separate per-console sizes have not been published.

Is GTA 6 on Xbox One?

Not natively. Xbox One owners can stream it through Xbox Cloud Gaming from day one, using Series S graphics settings, but must buy the game separately.

Is GTA 6 on PC?

No PC version has been announced. Take-Two lists GTA 6 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only.

What frame rate does GTA 6 run at?

Rockstar says the game targets 30 frames per second on consoles. No performance mode has been announced.

Does GTA 6 have online multiplayer?

Not at launch. Rockstar calls GTA 6 a single-player experience, and an online mode has not been announced.

Where is GTA 6 set?

GTA 6 takes place across the fictional state of Leonida, home to Vice City.

Who are the GTA 6 main characters?

The two playable leads are Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.

Sources

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  13. Grand Theft Auto VI Platforms, Editions, and Versions, Rockstar Games Customer Support
  14. Grand Theft Auto VI plays best on PS5 November 19, PlayStation Blog
  15. Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10, Rockstar Games Newswire
  16. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-download begins November 10, PlayStation Blog
  17. Pre-Load Grand Theft Auto VI Now, Rockstar Games Newswire
  18. Rockstar confirms GTA 6 targets 30 FPS, with PS5 Pro-exclusive ray-tracing, VGC
  19. Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25, Rockstar Games Newswire
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  21. PSA: GTA 6 Does Not Have Online Multiplayer at Launch, Push Square
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  23. Grand Theft Auto VI: Watch Trailer 1 Now, Rockstar Games Newswire
  24. Only in Leonida: Lucia Caminos, Rockstar Games
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