The GTA 6 release date is still November 19, 2026. See the major late-2026 games, which ones slipped to 2027, and how to track release date changes.
The GTA 6 release date has not changed. Rockstar Games has set Grand Theft Auto VI to launch on Thursday, November 19, 2026, exclusively on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. As of early October 2026, Rockstar had not announced any new delay.
That date has already moved twice. Rockstar originally targeted fall 2025, then pushed the game to May 26, 2026. On November 6, 2025, it slipped again to November 19, 2026, and Rockstar said the extra time would go toward polishing the game.
Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, also confirmed the date in its August 7, 2026 earnings report. This time it named November 19 outright instead of using a generic phrase like “the announced date.” A statement to investors is more reliable than an anonymous leak.
Latest GTA 6 Updates Ahead of Launch
Rockstar announced pre-order timing and launch details on June 24-25, 2026. Preload starts on November 12, but the exact release time on consoles has not been announced. Players should wait for an official announcement on that.
Rockstar has kept up a steady pace of promotion through summer and early fall. On August 27, it released GTA VI: An Extended Look. An official album of 34 songs is scheduled to come out alongside the game on November 19.
The PC version does not have a release date yet. Take-Two and Rockstar have only confirmed PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to one release tracker, Take-Two will report its fiscal 2027 second-quarter results on November 9, 2026. That report could bring the next update.
Other Major Games in Late 2026
Many publishers have chosen to steer clear of GTA 6’s release date. Dexerto lists GTA 6 as the only major game releasing in November. Fable from Playground Games has left the fall schedule and is now aiming for February 23, 2027. Cloud Imperium moved Squadron 42 from the fourth quarter of 2026 to the second quarter of 2027, and Chris Roberts named GTA 6 as the reason.
Several other games have slipped to 2027 as well. Lords of the Fallen 2 moved to the first quarter of 2027. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is now scheduled for February 12, 2027. Shenmue 3 Enhanced has also left the late-2026 schedule and moved to early 2027.
Even so, the end of the year is not empty. World of Warcraft: Forever is scheduled for November 4, followed by Edge of Memories on November 5. In December, Rayman Legends Retold arrives on December 3, and Monster Hunter Wilds for Switch 2 follows on December 4. Path of Exile 2 is scheduled for December 11 on PC, PS5, and Xbox. Dates for smaller games shift more easily, so check again as release day approaches.
How to Track Release Date Changes
Start with primary sources. The GTA VI page on Rockstar’s website remains the main reference for the consumer release date. The second delay was announced alongside Take-Two’s second-quarter earnings, so publishers’ financial reports are worth reading too. For other games, check the publisher’s official accounts or store page.
Use a release calendar that is updated regularly. GamesRadar, Video Games Chronicle, PC Gamer, and Dexerto publish month-by-month lists of release dates. GameSpot keeps a list of delayed games. Steam pages can help too, since Squadron 42 already shows its Q2 2027 target there.