GTA 6 launch date price: Nov 19 release, pre‑load Nov 12

GTA 6 finally has a concrete launch date: November 19, and it’s headed to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game’s new trailer also confirms the two playable protagonists and the return to Vice City, with the game set in a fictional state inspired by Florida.

For buyers in the United States, the game will cost $79.99. In the UK, the price is £69.99. There’s also an Ultimate Edition with extra content priced at $99.99 in the US and £89.99 in the UK. Physical copies will include a digital download code rather than a disc.

Pre-orders are already live in many regions. The game was first opened for pre-order at midnight on June 25 in the UK and globally, with Rockstar later confirming the launch window and cover art in mid-June. If you’re set on playing right at launch, pre-loading begins on November 12, so you can dive in as soon as the clock hits midnight local time on November 19.

GTA 6 marks a notable shift for the series. It features its first playable female protagonist, Lucia, alongside her partner Jason, and the action unfolds in a Bonnie-and-Clyde–esque road trip through a bustling new version of the series’ fictional United States. Vice City, drawing inspiration from Miami, is back as the central city, and the game aims to push the open-world sandbox further, keeping the series’ live-service ambitions in mind.

Release timing and polish have been the story behind GTA 6 for years. The game had two delays before this window, with Rockstar saying extra months were needed to hit the level of polish fans expect and deserve. The company has not yet confirmed any PC launch date or whether an online mode will debut at launch, though GTA Online’s popularity suggests online features could follow.

For the moment, if you’re planning to buy, you’ll be choosing between the standard edition and the Ultimate Edition, with the latter likely offering premium in-game items or vehicles. The PlayStation Store listing currently describes GTA 6 as a single-player experience, but that could change as development continues.