Rockstar’s GTA VI release reported for November 19, 2026

Rockstar Games is reported to have scheduled Grand Theft Auto VI for release on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The date and initial console platforms are repeated in coverage of the launch, but the reports do not include a direct statement from Rockstar confirming the schedule. No new delay has been announced, according to a report cited in coverage of recent speculation; the release plans could still change. Players who preorder the digital version are reported to be able to download the game beginning November 10, nine days before release. The download is expected to remain locked until November 19, with no early access for consumers. The reported preload timing varies by console: it begins at midnight local time on PlayStation 5, while the Xbox Series X|S preload is reported to begin worldwide at midnight GMT. Console owners must have automatic downloads enabled and their systems on or in sleep mode, according to a release guide. The game may require up to 212 gigabytes of free storage, though the final installation size could vary by console. A separate report says reviewers have received copies and that the review embargo is scheduled to lift on...