After two delays and years of anticipation, Rockstar Games officially confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This is not a leak. Not a rumor. Straight from Rockstar's official Newswire.
Rockstar Games published the November 19, 2026 release date on their official Newswire at rockstargames.com — the same platform where every previous delay and announcement has been made. The announcement came with a statement apologizing for the additional wait and confirming the game needed more time to meet the standards fans expect.
"We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect."
— Rockstar Games, Official NewswireParent company Take-Two Interactive corroborated the date through their investor communications. When two sources at that level agree, the date is locked. CEO Strauss Zelnick has since doubled down that November 19 is not moving again.
GTA6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S only. There is no PC version announced. Based on Rockstar's history — GTA5 came to PC about 19 months after console — a PC release in 2027 or 2028 is plausible but unconfirmed. PS4 and Xbox One are not in the picture.
Both digital and physical editions are confirmed for launch day. Pricing has not been officially announced — the expected range based on CEO comments is $70–$80 for the standard edition.
Multiple signals point to November 19 being final. Take-Two's earnings call on May 21 puts the CEO in front of investors who have been told this date twice. A third delay would be catastrophic for the stock and credibility. Major publishers have already maneuvered their release calendars around Rockstar's November window — treating it as an immovable obstacle. The infrastructure for pre-orders is being built. This is happening.
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