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Thursday, November 19, 2026Midnight your time

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GTA 6 by the numbers

A live readout of the longest wait in the series.

Days since GTA V

4794 days since GTA V launched

On the clock since Sep 17, 2013

Trip 1,732 days since the reveal

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Of the wait complete

Measured from Rockstar's Feb 2022 confirmation

Hype level

Very high

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The long road to GTA 6

Thirteen years, two trailers, two delays. Every mile marker so far.

  1. GTA V launches

    Grand Theft Auto V arrives on PS3 and Xbox 360 and goes on to become one of the best-selling games ever made.

  2. It's official

    Rockstar confirms that development on the next Grand Theft Auto is underway.

  3. Trailer 1

    The first trailer introduces Lucia and the state of Leonida, racks up record-breaking views within a day, and promises a 2025 release.

  4. First delay

    Rockstar moves the launch out of 2025 to May 26, 2026.

  5. Trailer 2

    A second trailer puts Jason and Lucia side by side.

  6. Second delay

    A new date is set: Thursday, November 19, 2026.

  7. You are here17 days to go
  8. Release day

    GTA 6 launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What we know about GTA 6

Points of interest before you set off.

Launch platforms

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Where it's set

Leonida, Rockstar's take on Florida, home to Vice City

Who you play

Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval, a criminal duo

Made by

Rockstar Games, a Take-Two Interactive label

Unlock time. This countdown runs to midnight on November 19 in your own time zone. Digital unlock times can vary by platform and region, so check your console store for the exact time where you live.

GTA 6 release FAQ

How many days until GTA 6?

There are 17 days until GTA 6. Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on Thursday, November 19, 2026, and the live countdown on this page shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds left in your time zone.

When does GTA 6 come out?

GTA 6 is set to release on Thursday, November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What time does GTA 6 unlock?

This countdown runs to midnight on November 19 in your own time zone. Digital unlock times can differ by platform and region, so check the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store listing for the exact time where you live.

Has GTA 6 been delayed?

Yes, twice. It was first planned for 2025. In May 2025 Rockstar moved it to May 26, 2026, and in November 2025 it moved again to November 19, 2026.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

Rockstar has only announced PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for the November 19 launch. Earlier Rockstar games reached PC later: GTA V came to PC in 2015, about a year and a half after it launched on consoles.

Where is GTA 6 set?

In Leonida, Rockstar's fictional take on Florida, which includes a modern-day Vice City.

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