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GTA 6 festival: Travis Scott and Cardi B play Miami on November 21

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival is November 21 at Mana Wynwood, Miami. Ticket lottery closes November 10 at 4 p.m. ET; sales open November 11.

Nov 9, 20262 sources

A blue vintage sedan drives under an overpass covered in murals in Vice City

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Travis Scott GTA 6 Nike Air Force 1

Nov 6, 2026Unconfirmed

A packed Vice City nightclub: dancers under green and blue light, a disco ball and hanging foliage above the DJ booth

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GTA 6 launch gallery

Nov 5, 20262 sources

Lucia and Jason in sunglasses under palm trees, Rockstar art for the Ultimate Edition

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Walmart GTA 6 pre-order bonus: the "surprise and delight" bag

Nov 5, 2026Unconfirmed

An airboat seen from above, crossing the Grassrivers swamp

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GTA 6 Xbox alligator console: the Series X-Bite sweepstakes

Nov 4, 20262 sources

The Vice City skyline at dusk, a helicopter over the bay

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GTA 6 pre-load starts November 10: PS5 and Xbox times, up to 212GB

Nov 3, 20261 source

Vice City at night, a lit Ferris wheel on the skyline

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GTA 6 PS5 firmware: game reportedly needs system software 14.22

Nov 2, 2026Unconfirmed

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GTA 6 soundtrack: The Album, 34 tracks and the singles out now
Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album brings 34 original tracks on November 19, 2026. Nine singles are out now, including Justice's 'Flower in a Hurricane'.
Checked Nov 9, 20268 sources
EditionsGuide
GTA 6 price and editions: Standard $79.99, Ultimate $99.99
GTA 6 costs $79.99 (Standard) or $99.99 (Ultimate), and the Upgrade $20. Prices in 12 countries checked Nov 8, the pre-order bonus and the code-in-box copy.
Checked Nov 8, 20269 sources
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GTA 6 Ultimate Edition contents: everything the extra $20 buys
The GTA 6 Ultimate Edition adds premium vehicles, weapons, shops and apparel to the $99.99 tier. Here is the full itemised list Rockstar has confirmed.
Checked Nov 8, 20264 sources
ReleaseGuide
GTA 6 budget: what Rockstar said about the $1.5 billion claim
Rockstar has never published GTA 6's budget, but it denies the game cost over $1.5 billion. Here is what is confirmed, what is estimated and who says so.
Checked Nov 7, 20268 sources
GameplayGuide
GTA 6 cars: every vehicle Rockstar has shown so far
Every GTA 6 car, bike, boat and aircraft shown so far: the vehicles Rockstar has named, its six West Coast Customs builds and the trailer spots.
Checked Nov 7, 20268 sources
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GTA 6 file size: 212GB per Rockstar, 225.3GB on the Xbox store
GTA 6 needs up to 212GB, Rockstar says, and the Microsoft Store now lists a 225.3GB Xbox download. Why the two differ and how much space to clear.
Checked Nov 7, 202611 sources
ReleaseGuide
GTA 6 release time: unlock times by region and the New Zealand trick
GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time on November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox, Rockstar confirms. Unlock times by region, checked on both stores.
Checked Nov 5, 20266 sources
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GTA 6 pre-orders: 7.71 million digital copies, $751 million
Sensor Tower now estimates 7.71 million digital GTA 6 pre-orders worth about $751 million, up 1.26 million copies since October 20, with PS5 at 74%.
Checked Nov 4, 20266 sources
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GTA 6 PS5 features: DualSense, 3D audio and what the Pro badge means
What PlayStation lists for GTA 6 on PS5 and PS5 Pro: haptics, adaptive triggers, Tempest 3D audio, fast loading, the Pro badge and the 30fps report.
Checked Nov 3, 20263 sources
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GTA 6 leaks explained: Cyberleek, the 2022 hacker's trial, spoilers
Cyberleek leaked GTA 6 gameplay from August, and the 2022 hacker goes on trial November 9. What is confirmed, what is only claimed, how to avoid spoilers.
Checked Nov 3, 2026Unconfirmed
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GTA 6 PS5 bundle: Sony has not announced one, and what exists instead
As of October 20, 2026, Sony and Rockstar have announced no GTA 6 PS5 or PS5 Pro bundle. Here is what Sony has announced, retailer bundles and past launches.
Checked Nov 3, 20268 sources
ReleaseGuide
GTA 6 reviews: when they come out and where to find scores
GTA 6 reviews reportedly go live November 18, a day before launch, and review codes are said to be out. Rockstar has not confirmed it. What is known.
Checked Nov 3, 202614 sources

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When does GTA 6 come out?
Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar confirmed on November 3 that both consoles unlock at local midnight in each region, so New Zealand gets it first at 11:00 UTC on November 18.
GTA 6 release date: the guide
What time does GTA 6 come out?
Midnight local time on November 19, 2026, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, which Rockstar confirmed on November 3. In the US that is 12:00 a.m. Eastern, which is 9:00 p.m. Pacific on November 18.
GTA 6 release time: the guide
How much does GTA 6 cost?
In the US, $79.99 (Standard Edition) or $99.99 (Ultimate Edition), on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. In the UK it is £69.99 or £89.99.
GTA 6 price and editions: the guide
When does GTA 6 pre-load start?
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Rockstar announced on November 3: at midnight local time on PS5, and globally at 12 a.m. GMT on Xbox Series X|S. The game launches November 19.
GTA 6 pre-load: the guide
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Rockstar has not announced a PC version or a PC release date. The confirmed launch platforms are PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
GTA 6 PC release date: the guide
Does GTA 6 have online multiplayer at launch?
No. Rockstar calls GTA 6 a single-player experience, and the PlayStation Store listing shows one player.
GTA 6 Online: the guide

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Travis Scott GTA 6 Nike Air Force 1
Nov 6, 2026Unconfirmed
Walmart GTA 6 pre-order bonus
Nov 5, 2026Unconfirmed
GTA 6 leaks explained
Checked Nov 3, 2026Unconfirmed
GTA 6 PS5 firmware
Nov 2, 2026Unconfirmed
Daft Punk GTA 6 soundtrack
Oct 25, 2026Unconfirmed
GTA 6 Discord theme
Oct 24, 2026Unconfirmed
GTA 6 PC in 2027
Oct 20, 2026Unconfirmed

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Breaking GTA 6 news and follow-ups: announcements, delays, ratings and official statements.
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Newest: GTA 6 festivalNov 9, 2026
Release date and launch
The GTA 6 release date, release time by region, pre-load and everything about launch day.
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Newest: GTA 6 budgetNov 7, 2026
Price, editions and pre-orders
GTA 6 price, editions, pre-order bonuses and what each version includes.
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Newest: GTA 6 price and editionsNov 8, 2026
Platforms and PC
GTA 6 on PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, cloud streaming and the PC question.
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Newest: GTA 6 file sizeNov 7, 2026
Story and characters
The story, setting and characters of Grand Theft Auto VI, separated from rumor.
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Newest: GTA 6 charactersNov 3, 2026
Map and Leonida
What we know about the map, Leonida and its regions.
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Newest: GTA 6 map: the six regions of Leonida and how big it isOct 30, 2026
Gameplay and features
Confirmed gameplay features, performance modes and what to expect in play.
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Newest: GTA 6 cars: every vehicle Rockstar has shown so farNov 7, 2026
GTA 6 Online
What is known, and what is not, about GTA 6 Online and multiplayer.
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Newest: GTA 6 OnlineOct 26, 2026
Trailers and media
Every GTA 6 trailer, magazine cover and official media drop, in order.
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Newest: GTA 6 soundtrackNov 9, 2026