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Launch day: the confirmed schedule

Rockstar has now published the console launch rule: midnight local time on Nov 19, 2026, in all regions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Platform-store listings determine the exact account and territory context. Items without a publisher announcement remain marked “Not announced.”

Evidence and sources

Confirmed

Directly supported by an official Rockstar source listed below.

  1. Regional pre-load and release times for Grand Theft Auto VIRockstar Games Customer Support
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10Rockstar Newswire
  3. The Music of Grand Theft Auto VIRockstar Games
  4. Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VITake-Two Interactive
Last reviewed

Launch-week timeline

Digital pre-loadPS5 local midnight · Xbox 12:00 AM GMT
Game launch · map · The AlbumMidnight local time · printable map scheduled · album due
Bonus purchase windowPurchases before this date are listed for the Vintage Vice City Pack
Justice original score30 tracks, plus digital bonus tracks

Open questions

Not announced

  • PC release

    Rockstar has announced PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions; a PC release has not been announced.

  • GTA VI Online details

    Rockstar has not announced GTA VI Online details.

  • Resolution and performance modes

    Game-specific resolution and performance modes have not been announced.

  • Vehicle and weapon statistics

    Official gameplay statistics have not been published.

The official map download is scheduled for Nov 19; until the file is available, the site keeps the map status page noindex and does not substitute a fan-drawn file.

Evidence desk

Sources & review

Primary statements are linked directly. Interpretations are identified separately and do not replace the source.