It’s real, it’s dated, and you can finally put money on it: Grand Theft Auto VI launches 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar’s move from the original May date bought the team six more months, and with pre-orders live since 25 June, the final countdown is officially on.
Watch Trailer 2
Trailer 2 is still the deepest official look at the neon-soaked return to Vice City and the wider state of Leonida, and it broke YouTube records the day it dropped. The story is led by the series’ first dual-protagonist pairing in Lucia and Jason: a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde run that already looks generations ahead of anything else on consoles.
What we know so far
Editions and pricing. Two editions are confirmed: the Standard Edition at R1,499 and the Ultimate Edition at R1,899 on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store ($79.99 and $99.99 internationally). It is Rockstar’s first title to launch above the usual big-release price, and nobody seems surprised.
Pre-order bonuses. Every pre-order includes the free Vintage Vice City Pack: a classic ’55 Vapid Stanier with its own garage, vintage outfits and hairstyles for both Jason and Lucia, and a tropical-pattern weapon finish. You also get a free month of GTA+, Rockstar’s subscription service.
Trailer 3 watch. A third trailer is expected before launch but nothing official has dropped yet, so treat any “Trailer 3” uploads floating around as fan-made until Rockstar says otherwise.
Dates that matter. Digital preload opens on 12 November 2026, one week before launch. A PC version is expected later but has no confirmed date yet, so console is the launch-night ticket.
Our advice: secure the pre-order, book the leave for the week of 19 November, and start recruiting your Vice City crew now.
We’ll be covering every drop of GTA 6 news on this feed, and yes, launch-week community events are already being planned. Watch this space.