Jason and Lucia together on a rooftop with a sunset city skyline behind them.

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GTA 6 Release Date

Rockstar currently lists the GTA 6 release date as November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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GTA 6 is currently scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026. Rockstar displays that date on the official GTA VI hub for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The current official date

The site uses November 19, 2026 as its sole countdown target because that is the date Rockstar publishes today. Earlier dates are historical, not current answers.

What this date covers

The statement currently applies to the announced PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. It does not establish a PC date or separate online launch.

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GTA 6 Release Countdown

This countdown targets November 19, 2026, the date currently shown by Rockstar for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S launch. The official date remains visible even if client-side JavaScript is unavailable.

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GTA 6 Platforms

Rockstar currently announces GTA 6 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC version or date is not included in the current official platform statement.

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GTA 6 Pre-Order Guide

GTA 6 pre-orders are live through Rockstar's current purchase flow for the announced PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. Rockstar's store states that preload begins November 12, 2026.

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How Long Is GTA 6? What the 80-Hour Playthrough Actually Means

Rob Nelson said one of his GTA VI playthroughs took roughly 80 hours, including the main story and some optional goals with narrative consequences. Rockstar has not published a fixed main-story-only, average-player, or 100% completion time.

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GTA 6 Download: Official Availability and Safe Links

As checked September 25, GTA 6 remains scheduled for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Official preorders are open; digital preload begins November 12 at local midnight and is not early playable access. No official PC, mobile, demo or public beta download is established by the checked sources.

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GTA 6 Pre-Order Bonuses

GTA 6 pre-orders are open. Rockstar says eligible pre-orders include the Vintage Vice City Pack: a '55 Vapid Stanier Sedan and Garage, outfits and hairstyles, and an exclusive weapon pattern. Digital pre-orders currently also include one month of GTA+ under Rockstar's terms, and preload begins at local midnight on November 12, 2026.

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GTA 6 Scam Warning: Fake Downloads and Malware

Do not run a supposed early GTA VI installer just because it looks official. Huntress has documented malware distributed through fake GTA 6 downloads. The official console release is still ahead; use the response checklist below according to whether you only saw a link, downloaded a file or executed it.

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GTA 6 Collector's Edition: The Vice City Collection

Rockstar's Goodtime State: Vice City Collection is a collector merchandise box, not a third GTA 6 game edition. The game is sold separately. The official store displayed US$399.99 during our September 25 check, with regional availability, taxes and shipping requiring a separate checkout check.

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GTA 6 Soundtrack, Songs & Radio

Rockstar has announced Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, a 34-track original album with Atlantic Records arriving November 19, 2026. Six singles are identified in the checked official announcement. This is not a complete in-game radio tracklist: final stations, DJs and the dynamic score remain separate subjects.

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