GTA 6: Everything we know about the release date, price, editions, map and characters
GTA 6, officially Grand Theft Auto VI, launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Below is everything Rockstar has confirmed so far, from unlock time and download size to the map and the cast, plus the things it has not announced.
In short
- The game unlocks at midnight local time on November 19 in each country; pre-load has been open since November 10 and needs up to 212 GB.
- The story is set in the state of Leonida and a modern-day Vice City, with two leads: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.
- Rockstar says the game targets 30 frames per second; PS5 Pro adds PSSR and ray-traced shadows.
- There is no official word on a PC version or an online mode.
When does GTA 6 come out, and at what time?
Launch day is November 19, 2026. According to PlayStation Blog, the game goes live country by country as each one reaches midnight, starting with New Zealand. On Xbox, the Xbox Cloud Gaming stream opens at 1 a.m. Eastern Time the same day.
It took two delays to get here. Rockstar first moved the game to May 26, 2026, then announced on November 6, 2025 that it would arrive on November 19, 2026, saying the extra months would go into polish. For the pre-load schedule, see our GTA VI pre-load report.
How much does GTA 6 cost, and what is in each edition?
There are two editions:
| Edition | US price | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $79.99 | Digital or code in box |
| Ultimate Edition | $99.99 | Digital only |
| Source: Xbox Wire (Microsoft Store US prices) and Rockstar's editions page, checked November 15, 2026. Prices differ by region; check your local store. | ||
Rockstar describes the Ultimate Edition as an exclusive collection of items woven through Jason and Lucia's story: vehicles, weapons, clothing and bonuses that unlock as you progress. The edition comparison names items such as the '95 Grotti Cheetah, the Hawk & Little Morgan revolvers, personalised weapon variants and a classic car collection.
Anyone who pre-orders either edition digitally by November 19 also gets the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+. One thing to watch: the store listings say the GTA+ membership renews automatically at the regular monthly price unless you cancel it. Buying the Ultimate Edition Upgrade on its own does not qualify for the offer.
Set your expectations on physical copies. Rockstar's editions page lists the Standard Edition as "Digital or Code in Box"; Rockstar said boxed versions would reach retailers from November 12, and activating the code starts the download.
How big is the download, and how does it run on each console?
Rockstar says the pre-load file needs up to 212 GB depending on your device. On a 1 TB console that is roughly a fifth of the drive, so clear space before launch night.
On performance Rockstar is direct: the game was built from the ground up for current-generation consoles and targets 30 frames per second on both platforms. The differences by hardware:
- PlayStation 5: haptic feedback on the DualSense across the whole game, Tempest 3D Audio and shorter load times.
- PlayStation 5 Pro: a sharper image through PSSR, plus ray-traced shadows that are exclusive to this console.
- Xbox Series X|S: installed and played locally; listed as optimised for Xbox Series X|S.
- Xbox One: only through Xbox Cloud Gaming, at Series S graphics settings. More in our piece on Xbox Cloud Gaming without Game Pass and GTA VI.
The game also supports Remote Play on PlayStation and Xbox.
Where is GTA 6 set, and which regions are on the map?
The setting is the fictional state of Leonida. The "Only in Leonida" section of Rockstar's site introduces six regions: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga. Rockstar calls it a return to modern-day Vice City; the city last headlined the series in the Vice City games of the 2000s.
There is no official figure for the size of the map. Rockstar has said it will add a printable cover-art poster and a map of Leonida to its site as a free download on November 19, which will be the first full look at the map.
Story and characters: who are Jason and Lucia?
The official synopsis is short: an easy score goes wrong for Jason and Lucia, and the pair end up in the middle of a criminal conspiracy that reaches across the whole state. Relying on each other is the only way out.
- Jason Duval: raised among grifters, spent some time in the Army, and now works for local drug runners in the Keys.
- Lucia Caminos: fighting for her family put her in the Leonida Penitentiary; she is newly out and set on making smart moves.
- Cal Hampton: Jason's friend, a conspiracy enthusiast who listens in on Coast Guard radio from home.
- Boobie Ike: a Vice City legend who turned street money into a legitimate business of real estate, a club and a recording studio.
- Dre'Quan Priest: the young head of Only Raw Records, who has signed the duo Real Dimez (Bae-Luxe and Roxy).
- Raul Bautista: a veteran bank robber on the lookout for talent.
- Brian Heder: an old-school Keys smuggler; Jason lives in one of his properties.
Store listings describe the game as a single-player experience. Rockstar has not announced a new online mode.
Music: radio, the album and a score by Justice
Rockstar says GTA 6 has the largest and most varied radio and podcast line-up in the series. The stations previewed so far include Cocoteo FM, which plays modern Latin music. Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album arrives the same day as the game with 34 original tracks; the singles released so far include songs by Travis Scott, Cardi B, Rauw Alejandro, Morgan Wallen, Tove Lo and Keith Richards.
The original score was composed by the Grammy-winning French duo Justice. The 30-track score album is due on December 11 on streaming services, CD and vinyl. Rockstar is also holding a launch concert, Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival, in Miami on November 21 in partnership with PlayStation.
What has not been announced yet?
- PC version: Rockstar's pages list only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; there is no date and no announcement for PC.
- Online mode: not announced.
- Map size and story length: no official figures.
- Full language list: the Microsoft Store listing mentions 13 supported languages, but the pages we could read do not show which ones.
Frequently asked questions
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
At midnight local time on November 19, 2026. PlayStation Blog describes a rolling launch that starts in New Zealand and moves west as each country reaches midnight. If you have finished pre-loading you can start playing at that moment. The Xbox Cloud Gaming stream opens later, at 1 a.m. Eastern Time.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Rockstar has not announced a PC version. The official game page lists only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S and gives no PC date. Dates circulating online do not come from an official source, so until Rockstar says otherwise the game is playable only on those two consoles.
Can I play GTA 6 on PS4 or Xbox One?
There is no PS4 version. It does not install on Xbox One either, but Rockstar has confirmed it can be streamed there through Xbox Cloud Gaming. The stream uses Xbox Series S graphics settings, connection speed can affect the experience, and you still need to buy the game.
Does GTA 6 run at 60 fps?
Rockstar has only stated a 30 frames per second target on both platforms, describing it as a choice that keeps the density and visual detail of Leonida intact. PS5 Pro adds PSSR upscaling and ray-traced shadows, but Rockstar has not announced a 60 fps mode for any console.
Is there a disc version of GTA 6?
Rockstar's editions page lists the Standard Edition as digital or code in box, and the Ultimate Edition as digital only. Boxed copies were announced for retailers from November 12 and contain a code that you activate to download the game, so plan for up to 212 GB of storage either way.
Sources
- Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI Official source
- Rockstar Games — Pre-Load Grand Theft Auto VI Now Official source
- Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10 Official source
- Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Set to Launch November 19, 2026 Official source
- Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI: Only in Leonida Official source
- Rockstar Games — The Music of Grand Theft Auto VI: In-Game Radio Stations, Official Soundtrack, and More Official source
- Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival Official source
- PlayStation Blog — Pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 starting today Official source
- Xbox Wire — Grand Theft Auto VI Comes to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Through Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 19 Official source
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