GTA 6 launch guides

The facts about launch week, each one linked to its source. Where something hasn’t been confirmed yet, the guide says so. Updated 18 October 2026.

• GTA 6 release date and unlock timeGTA 6 launches on Thursday 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. What is confirmed about the release date, and why exact unlock times are not confirmed yet.
• GTA 6 preload date and download sizeGTA 6 digital preloading starts 12 November 2026, a week before launch. The official download size has not been confirmed yet. Here is what we know.
• GTA 6 price and editionsGTA 6 costs $79.99 (Standard) and $99.99 (Ultimate) in the US, and £69.99 and £89.99 in the UK. What each edition includes, with sources.
• GTA 6 pre-order bonusEvery GTA 6 pre-order or purchase before the cut-off gets the Vintage Vice City Pack. Digital pre-orders also get a free month of GTA+. Deadline and details.
• GTA 6: PS5 vs Xbox Series X|SGTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Sony says it “plays best on PS5” thanks to DualSense and SSD features; PS5 Pro enhancements are not detailed yet.
• GTA 6 code-in-a-box, explainedThe GTA 6 physical edition contains a download code, not a disc. It arrives 12 November 2026 so you can preload. What that means for buying in a shop.
• What to do first in GTA 6What to sort before and on GTA 6 launch day: preload from 12 November, storage, console settings, your pre-order bonus and GTA+ month. No guesswork about the game itself.
• GTA 6 countdownLive countdown to GTA 6 launch day, 19 November 2026, in your own time zone, plus key dates: preload 12 November and the pre-order bonus cut-off.
• Is GTA 6 coming to PC?GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. No PC version has been announced by Rockstar; reports of a PC date are unconfirmed.