GTA VI Countdown
Grand Theft Auto VI is the most anticipated video game release in years. The date below reflects the latest publicly stated release window and is subject to change. Rockstar's official announcement is the final word.
GTA VI Release is on Thursday, November 19, 2026, which is 102 calendar days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
How many days until GTA VI Release?
GTA VI Release is on Thursday, November 19, 2026, which is 102 calendar days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
See where this falls among everything else — the event calendar.
The most anticipated game ever
The first GTA VI trailer broke viewing records within hours of release. The game returns to a modern Vice City and is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment launches of all time.
Date subject to change
Major games often shift their release dates. We track the latest announced window; always confirm on Rockstar's official channels before planning around it.
The trailer that couldn't wait
Rockstar planned to premiere the first GTA VI trailer on the morning of December 5, 2023 — then it leaked online the night before, and the studio simply published it around 15 hours early with the message 'Our trailer has leaked.' It hardly mattered: the video drew 90.4 million YouTube views in 24 hours, a Guinness World Record for a game reveal, and confirmed the return to Vice City alongside Lucia, the series' first female lead of the modern era.
Where and when you can play
GTA VI launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. No PC version has been announced for launch day — Rockstar has historically brought GTA to PC later, and GTA V took about 19 months to make the jump. The date has already moved twice, from fall 2025 and then from May 26, 2026, so watch the Rockstar Newswire for pre-order details and any final word before booking time off.
Quick facts
- Among the most anticipated games in history
- Its reveal trailer broke viewing records
- Set in a modern Vice City
- Release date is subject to change
- Stars two protagonists, Lucia and Jason, in the fictional state of Leonida
- Delayed twice: from fall 2025, then from May 26, 2026, to November 19, 2026
GTA VI Release — frequently asked questions
When is GTA VI Release?
GTA VI Release is on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
How many days until GTA VI Release?
102 calendar days, counting from today: GTA VI Release falls on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The clock at the top of the page counts down to the exact second.
Fact-checked July 12, 2026 · Updated August 2026 · time-and-space.science