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May 26, 2026 is no longer the scheduled release date for Grand Theft Auto VI. Take-Two’s latest release lineup, dated May 21, 2026, lists the game for November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. That is the latest official schedule available here, not a guarantee the date cannot change.
How the GTA 6 release date changed
| Date | What was announced |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | Take-Two moved the game from an expected Fall 2025 window to May 26, 2026. The company said it supported Rockstar taking additional time to realize its creative vision. Take-Two announcement |
| May 6, 2025 | Rockstar’s Trailer 2 announcement also listed May 26, 2026, and named PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as platforms. Rockstar Trailer 2 announcement |
| November 6, 2025 | Take-Two’s quarterly results said Rockstar would release the game on November 19, 2026. Take-Two quarterly results |
| May 21, 2026 | Take-Two’s release lineup continued to list November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Take-Two annual results |
What platforms are listed?
The May 2026 lineup names PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It does not establish a PC launch date, so a PC release should not be assumed from this schedule.
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Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition (Xbox One) | $24.49 | Buy on Amazon |
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Grand Theft Auto V - Xbox 360 (Renewed) | $17.61 | Buy on Amazon |
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Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox One) (Renewed) | $17.99 | Buy on Amazon |
What buyers should know about editions and format
Rockstar Support describes Standard and Ultimate digital versions. Owners of the Standard Edition can buy an Ultimate Edition Upgrade through the PlayStation or Microsoft storefront after redeeming their Standard code. Rockstar Support
The physical version is a boxed download code, not a disc. Rockstar says the physical Standard Edition can be used for pre-loading once its code is redeemed. If buying a code, check the account region first: Rockstar recommends purchasing from a retailer in the same country as the platform account to avoid activation issues. Rockstar says Xbox codes are not region-locked.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
- Experience the world of Grand Theft Auto V like never before with the power of the Xbox One.
- Explore the City of Los Santos, the countryside and even the ocean.
- Play through an epic single player experience using three very different characters.
- Join your friends in GTA Online and see what trouble you can cause.
- Play golf, tennis, see a film or call someone and just hang out.
Rank #2
- The biggest, most dynamic and most diverse open world ever created and now packed with layers of new detail.
- Grand Theft Auto V blends storytelling and gameplay in new ways as players repeatedly jump in and out of the lives of the game's three lead characters, playing all sides of the game's interwoven story.
- Grand Theft Auto V also comes with Grand Theft Auto Online, the dynamic and ever-evolving Grand Theft Auto universe for multiple players.
#1 Best Overall
- Includes the complete grand Theft Auto V story experience
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