GTA 6: Everything we know about Rockstar’s highly anticipated game

Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is shaping up to be one of the biggest video game releases in years, with fans eagerly awaiting the next instalment in the hugely successful Grand Theft Auto franchise.

The game is expected to return players to the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, with Vice City set to feature prominently. The location brings back one of the franchise’s most recognisable settings, reimagined for modern gaming hardware.

GTA 6 follows the enormous success of Grand Theft Auto V, which originally launched in 2013 and went on to become one of the best-selling video games of all time.

Rockstar releases new GTA 6 launch trailer

Rockstar has continued to build anticipation for the game, releasing the official GTA 6 launch trailer on 15 October 2026. The trailer offers another look at the world players will explore when the game arrives next month. The company has also published an extended look at the game, showcasing footage captured on PlayStation 5.

The game centres on Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, two characters whose lives become increasingly dangerous after a criminal job goes wrong. Their story develops into a wider conspiracy across Leonida, forcing them to depend on one another as they navigate the criminal underworld.

Rockstar is promising a detailed open-world experience, with Vice City at the centre of a much larger setting that includes different communities, environments and locations.

GTA 6 release date confirmed for November

Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on **19 November 2026** for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The release date follows previous delays, with Rockstar explaining that additional development time was needed to achieve the level of polish expected by players.

The game is available to pre-order, with Rockstar advertising additional in-game items for eligible pre-orders. Digital pre-loading is scheduled to begin on 12 November, one week before launch.

The November release is particularly significant because it comes more than 13 years after Grand Theft Auto V first arrived in September 2013.

During that period, GTA V has continued to attract players through its online multiplayer component, Grand Theft Auto Online, which has helped maintain interest in the franchise long after the original release.

What about the PC version?

One important question remains for PC gamers.

Rockstar’s official GTA 6 website currently lists PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as the confirmed launch platforms. The company has not officially announced a PC release date.

However, a report published by VICE on 13 October, citing GamesBeat, claims that a PC version could arrive during the first quarter of 2027.

The report attributes the information to four industry sources familiar with Rockstar’s plans, but the proposed release window has not been officially confirmed by the developer. PC players should therefore treat the reported timing as unconfirmed.

A major release for the gaming industry

GTA 6 represents one of the most significant releases on the gaming calendar, with expectations fuelled by the popularity of its predecessor and the extended wait for a new mainline entry.

Beyond its gameplay and graphics, the game’s music is also attracting attention. Rockstar has announced *Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album*, a collection of 34 original tracks being released in collaboration with Atlantic Records. The album is scheduled to arrive alongside the game on 19 November.

With the launch trailer now available and the release date approaching, attention is turning towards the final weeks before launch.

For Rockstar, the challenge will be delivering a game that lives up to more than a decade of expectations. For players, the wait is nearly over.

**Grand Theft Auto VI launches on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC release date has not yet been officially confirmed.**