GTA 6 Confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 19 November

The wait is almost over: GTA 6 arrives 19 November

Grand Theft Auto VI is due to launch on Thursday, 19 November 2026 — just over a fortnight away — on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, according to both the official Xbox store listing and the game's dedicated release page at Leonidaverse. It will be one of the most anticipated game launches in years, and the release date is now firmly locked in.

The Xbox store page for the title confirms the date plainly: "Coming on 19 November, 2026 to XBOX Series X|S." The same date is confirmed for PlayStation 5. Pre-orders opened on 25 June 2026, with availability through the Rockstar Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and retailers worldwide.

Where it's set and who you'll play as

According to the Xbox store listing, GTA 6 is set in Vice City, USA — the sun-drenched, crime-soaked metropolis that fans of the series will recognise from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, now rebuilt from the ground up for current-generation hardware. The game features two protagonists: Jason and Lucia. The Xbox page describes the pair in characteristically Rockstar terms, noting that "Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them."

Beyond that, plot and gameplay details remain tightly controlled by Rockstar, and the research available does not confirm further specifics about the story or mechanics. What is clear is that this is a brand-new, full-scale entry in the mainline GTA series — not a remaster or an expansion.

Which platforms — and which are left out

This is where things get important for a significant chunk of the gaming audience. According to Leonidaverse, there is no PS4 or Xbox One version of GTA 6. The site states plainly: "GTA 6 is the first mainline GTA built exclusively for current-generation consoles." Anyone still running an older console will not be able to play at launch — full stop.

There is also no PC version at launch, according to the same source. That cuts out another large segment of players who might have expected a simultaneous release across all major platforms. Whether a PC version follows later has not been confirmed in the information available.

• PS5: confirmed for 19 November 2026
• Xbox Series X|S: confirmed for 19 November 2026
• PS4 and Xbox One: no version available
• PC: no version at launch

What will it cost?

UK-specific pricing is around£64.99. In the United States, the standard edition is priced at $79.99, with an Ultimate edition listed at $99.99, according to Leonidaverse.

At £65.99 GTA 6 is one of the more expensive game purchases in recent years. Shoppers are advised to check the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and major UK retailers directly for confirmed local pricing before committing.

What happens next

With 19 November 2026 now set as the launch date and pre-orders already open, the build-up to release is well under way. UK buyers who want to guarantee a copy — physical or digital — should confirm pricing and availability through official channels sooner rather than later. Given the scale of anticipated demand, physical stock at retail could move quickly.

The absence of a last-gen or PC release means the install base at launch is limited to current-generation console owners, but that audience has had several years to build up — and for a title of this profile, it is unlikely to dent day-one sales significantly. For anyone who has been holding off upgrading to a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, GTA 6 may well be the release that finally tips the decision.

ToyScout updated this article with UK pricing, further details confirmed ahead of the 19 November launch will be added.