Updated on January 2026: This article has been updated to include the now confirmed release date.
Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto VI in December 2023. GTA 6 will be the eighth main game in the Grand Theft Auto franchise and will succeed GTA V. At the time of the announcement, the company did not confirm an exact release date and only said that Grand Theft Auto VI, also referred to as GTA 6, would launch in 2025.
The first trailer of GTA 6 was released on the same day. Within 12 hours, it became the most-viewed non-music video game trailer on YouTube. Within two days, it crossed the lifetime views of the GTA V trailer and later surpassed Minecraft to become the second most-watched video game trailer ever.
The story of GTA 6 is set in the fictional open-world state of Leonida. The trailer suggests two playable characters, Lucia and Jason. Lucia is shown taking part in robberies and high-speed chases. Rockstar is expected to deliver major improvements in graphics, physics, and realism, along with new gameplay systems and better vehicle handling.
After several months with no official updates, fans began waiting for a second trailer. In November, an X user @GTAVI_Countdown claimed that Rockstar could release the second trailer on November 22, citing internal patterns. Rockstar Games did not confirm this, and the claim remained speculation.
When is GTA 6 coming out
When this article was first published, GTA 6 was expected to launch by the end of 2025. Later, the game was delayed to May 2026. Now, the company has delayed the game’s release to November 19, 2026.
- Confirmed Release Date: November 19, 2026
- Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
As we get closer to the release date, we can expect more official information, trailers, and gameplay reveals from Rockstar Games.
Also see: GTA 6 Wallpapers
GTA 6 platforms and editions
Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The company has not shared details about different editions yet. Based on past releases, we can expect Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate editions, but this has not been officially confirmed.
GTA 6 PC release: What to expect
Rockstar has confirmed a PC version of GTA 6, we cannot say if PC gamers will get the same alongside console gamers. In previous releases, GTA V came to PC more than a year after consoles. If Rockstar follows the same pattern, the PC version could launch in late 2027.
GTA 6 map and setting
GTA 6 is set in Leonida, a fictional state inspired by Florida. The trailer shows Vice City and surrounding areas, including highways, beaches, and dense urban locations. Reports suggest this could be the largest and most detailed map Rockstar has ever created.
GTA 6 gameplay expectations
Rockstar is expected to introduce major gameplay upgrades in GTA 6. These may include improved police AI, smarter NPC behavior, realistic physics, and deeper character interactions. The game could also feature better vehicle handling and more dynamic open-world events.
GTA 6 Online: What we know so far
Rockstar has not officially announced details about GTA 6 Online. However, GTA Online remains one of the company’s biggest revenue sources. It is expected that GTA 6 will launch with a new or upgraded online mode, possibly with better servers and more frequent updates.
