Launch week
GTA 6: Everything You Need for Launch Day
Grand Theft Auto VI unlocks at midnight local time on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here is everything confirmed before launch, with sources.
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Launch essentials
- Unlock timeWhat Time Does GTA 6 Unlock? Every Time Zone
- Preload and file sizeGTA 6 Preload: Start Date and File Size
- Editions and pricesGTA 6 Editions and Prices Compared
- Pre-order bonusGTA 6 Pre-Order Bonus: What You Get
- PlatformsWhat Platforms Is GTA 6 On? Every Console
- PS5 ProGTA 6 on PS5 Pro: What the Enhancements Are
- PC statusIs GTA 6 Coming to PC? Current Status
- GTA 6 OnlineGTA 6 Online: Launch Status and What We Know
- Map and settingGTA 6 Map and Setting: Leonida and Vice City
- CharactersGTA 6 Characters: Jason, Lucia and the Cast
- Storage prepHow Much Storage Does GTA 6 Need?
- Launch checklistGTA 6 Launch Checklist: Be Ready on Day One
- FAQGTA 6 FAQ: Answers to the Biggest Questions
- What we knowGTA 6: Everything We Know So Far
- GTA 6 vs GTA 5GTA 6 vs GTA 5: Every Big Difference
GTA 6 guides
Guides start on launch day, written as we play so every step is checked. Planned guides include money, fast travel, saving, cheats, wanted system and best settings.
See all 35 planned guides
- Money
- Fast travel
- Saving
- Cheats
- Wanted system
- Best settings
- 100% checklist
- Trophies and achievements
- Best cars
- Best weapons
- Healing
- Ammo
- Garages and storing cars
- Buying property
- Businesses
- Heists
- Story missions
- Side missions
- Collectibles
- Secrets
- Easter eggs
- Map locations
- Gun stores
- Clothing and customization
- Vehicle customization
- Character switching
- Phone and apps
- Police chases
- Stealth
- Combat tips
- Driving tips
- Beginner tips
- Best early unlocks
- Photo mode
- Accessibility settings
GTA 6 database
Every mission, vehicle, weapon, character and location, one page each, added after launch.
- MissionsAfter launch
- VehiclesAfter launch
- WeaponsAfter launch
- CharactersView list
- LocationsView list
The GTA series
Grand Theft AutoOctober 21, 1997
Grand Theft Auto 2October 22, 1999
Grand Theft Auto: Vice CityOctober 27, 2002
Grand Theft Auto AdvanceOctober 26, 2004
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City StoriesOctober 24, 2005
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City StoriesOctober 31, 2006
Grand Theft Auto IVApril 29, 2008
Grand Theft Auto VSeptember 17, 2013
Grand Theft Auto OnlineNovember 18, 2014
Grand Theft Auto VINovember 19, 2026
