The latest confirmed GTA 6 news is that Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, pre-orders are open at $79.99 and $99.99, and Rockstar's most recent announcements are the 34-track Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album and the Vice City Collection merchandise set.
Below are the official updates in date order as of October 1, 2026, what Take-Two said on its 2026 earnings calls, and the topics Rockstar has still not announced, including a PC version and an online mode.
The latest GTA 6 news at a glance
These are the facts Rockstar, Sony and Microsoft state on their own pages today. The frame-rate row is the one exception that rests on press reports; anything not in this table is unannounced.
| Topic | Current status | Where it is confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 19, 2026 | Rockstar's GTA VI page, PlayStation and Xbox store pages |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 (PS5 Pro Enhanced) and Xbox Series X|S; not on PS4 | Rockstar, PlayStation and Xbox pages |
| Price | Standard $79.99, Ultimate Edition $99.99, Ultimate Edition Upgrade $20 | PlayStation Store and Xbox store (US) |
| Pre-orders | Open since June 25, 2026, with the Vintage Vice City Pack bonus | Rockstar's GTA VI page |
| Pre-load | 7-Day Pre-load listed on both PlayStation editions | PlayStation Store |
| Frame rate | Not stated on Rockstar's pages; press outlets reported 30 FPS on consoles at launch in August 2026 | Press reports; no performance mode announced |
| Game mode | "A single-player experience" | PlayStation's GTA VI FAQ |
| Newest announcement | The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection, September 24, 2026 | Rockstar Newswire |
GTA 6 news timeline: official updates in 2026
Rockstar posts GTA VI news on its Newswire and on the game's own page. This timeline covers the official announcements of 2026 so far.
| Date (2026) | Update | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| September 24 | Pre-orders for The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection, a limited collector's set themed on the in-game TV show Macca the Gator | Merchandise only; the game is sold separately |
| September 17 | Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album announced, 34 original tracks, six singles released the same day | The album releases on November 19 alongside the game, on vinyl and CD |
| August 27 | Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look premiered on Netflix, then on YouTube six hours later | 27 minutes of footage captured on PS5; the longest look at gameplay so far |
| August 26 | Rockstar acknowledged the August footage leak, calling it "heartbreaking for our team" | The release date did not change |
| August 6 | Rockstar announced the Extended Look for August 27 | Start of the main marketing push |
| June 25 | Pre-orders opened at midnight local time | Digital and physical pre-orders available |
| June 18-24 | Cover art, Ultimate Edition and pre-order bonuses revealed; price set at $79.99 | Physical copies are a download code in a box, not a disc |
Earlier milestones, including both trailers and the two delays, are in the release history section below. The Extended Look is the latest GTA 6 trailer and the longest stretch of gameplay Rockstar has shown.
GTA 6 news from Take-Two's 2026 earnings calls
Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, talks about GTA VI on its quarterly earnings calls. Two calls in 2026 carried real news.
| Call | What Take-Two said | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 (full-year results) | Rockstar was on track to begin marketing in the summer; the price was not yet revealed; a PlayStation 5 marketing deal was in place, and the CEO implied PC players are not Rockstar's core audience | The November 19 date held, and a PC version was not part of the launch plan |
| August 2026 (June quarter results) | Pre-orders reached an "unprecedented and astonishing" level, skewing toward the premium edition; Take-Two declined to share numbers | Demand is strong, but any pre-order figure you see is an outside estimate |
Sales estimates from analytics firms circulate widely, but Take-Two itself has not published a count, so any GTA 6 pre-order numbers you read are outside estimates.
GTA 6 price: Standard and Ultimate editions
| Edition | US price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $79.99 | The game, Vintage Vice City Pack (pre-order), one month of GTA+ (digital pre-order on PlayStation), 7-day pre-load |
| Ultimate Edition | $99.99 | Everything above plus the Ultimate Edition Upgrade: extra clothing, hairstyles, locations, missions, tattoos, vehicles and weapons |
| Ultimate Edition Upgrade | $20.00 | Turns a standard copy into the Ultimate Edition |
| Physical copy | Retailer price | A download code in a box; in shops November 12, a week before unlock |
Rockstar also told press that neither version has microtransactions at launch, so the bonus content is the only difference between the Standard and Ultimate editions.
How to pre-order and pre-load GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox
Pre-orders run through the console stores and retailers only. There is no PC store listing.
- On PS5, open the PlayStation Store, search for Grand Theft Auto VI and choose Standard Edition or Ultimate Edition.
- On Xbox Series X|S, open the Microsoft Store, search for Grand Theft Auto VI and select Pre-order now.
- Confirm the publisher is Rockstar Games before you pay.
- On PlayStation, pre-order before November 20, 2026 and claim the free month of GTA+ by March 31, 2027.
- Leave the console in rest mode with automatic downloads on so the pre-load starts when it becomes available.
- If you buy a physical box, redeem its code on your console as soon as you get it to start the download.
The GTA 6 pre-load opens seven days before launch on PlayStation, and buying only through those stores and known retailers keeps you clear of GTA 6 scam listings.
Unannounced GTA 6 details: PC, Online and 60 FPS
Several of the most searched GTA 6 topics have no official answer. Treat any confident claim about these as speculation.
| Topic | Official position as of October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| PC version | Not announced; no Windows release is scheduled |
| GTA 6 Online | Not announced; PlayStation describes the game as a single-player experience |
| 60 FPS or performance mode | Not promised; Rockstar's pages state no frame rate, and press reports put the launch target at 30 FPS |
| PS5 Pro specifics | The game is labelled PS5 Pro Enhanced, but resolution and frame rate details are not published |
| Exact unlock time by region | Not posted on Rockstar's pages |
| A third trailer | No trailer 3 has been announced; the Extended Look filled that slot |
The three most asked of these are why there is no GTA 6 PC version at launch, what the GTA 6 frame rate will be on each console, and when GTA 6 Online will launch.
GTA 6 release date history and delay news
The date has moved twice since the first trailer. Early development began in 2018, with principal production from 2020.
| When | Announcement |
|---|---|
| February 4, 2022 | Rockstar confirms development is well underway |
| December 2023 | Trailer 1 reveals the title, Jason and Lucia, Vice City and a 2025 window |
| May 2025 | First delay, to May 26, 2026 |
| May 6, 2025 | Trailer 2, recorded on PS5, plus 70 screenshots on Rockstar's site |
| November 2025 | Second delay, to November 19, 2026, for extra polish |
| May and August 2026 | Take-Two discusses GTA VI on both earnings calls with the November 19, 2026 date unchanged |
Rockstar cited the need for extra polish when it announced the second GTA 6 delay in November 2025.
GTA 6 trailers: Trailer 1, Trailer 2 and the Extended Look
Rockstar has released three official GTA VI videos. There is no video called Trailer 3; the Extended Look is the newest one.
| Trailer | Released | What it showed |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer 1 | December 4, 2023 (published a day early after a leak) | The title, Jason and Lucia, Vice City, the 2025 release window and the consoles; it set a YouTube record of 46 million views in its first 12 hours |
| Trailer 2 | May 6, 2025 | Recorded on PS5, released with 70 screenshots and character and location descriptions on Rockstar's site; 475 million views across platforms in 24 hours |
| Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look | August 27, 2026 | 27 minutes of footage captured on PS5, premiered on Netflix and posted to YouTube six hours later |
Trailer 2 won Best Game Trailer at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards. All three videos are on Rockstar's YouTube channel and at rockstargames.com/VI.
How to spot fake GTA 6 news and leaks
- Check whether the claim appears on rockstargames.com/VI or the Rockstar Newswire.
- For prices and editions, compare against the PlayStation Store or Xbox store listing.
- Treat any "early access", "beta" or "PC download" offer as a scam; scammers have used GTA 6 hype to spread malware.
- Ignore leaked footage and unverified accounts; Rockstar has not confirmed that any leaked material reflects the finished game.
- Look for a date on the story; older reports still quote the 2025 and May 2026 dates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest GTA 6 news today?
As of October 1, 2026, Rockstar's newest GTA VI post is the September 24 Vice City Collection pre-order, following the September 17 album announcement. The release date remains November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Is there any GTA 6 delay news?
No new delay has been announced. GTA 6 moved from 2025 to May 26, 2026 and then to November 19, 2026, and the date stayed unchanged through Take-Two's May and August 2026 earnings calls.
What is the GTA 6 price news?
GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition in the US, according to the PlayStation and Xbox stores. An Ultimate Edition Upgrade costs $20 on Xbox.
Is there GTA 6 trailer 3 news?
Rockstar has not announced a trailer called trailer 3. Its newest video is Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look, a 27-minute showcase that premiered on Netflix on August 27, 2026 and on YouTube six hours later.
Is there any GTA 6 Online news?
Rockstar has not announced an online mode for GTA 6. PlayStation's FAQ calls the game a single-player experience, so any GTA 6 Online launch date you see is speculation.
Are there any GTA 6 PC updates?
No. GTA 6 is announced only for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and no Windows release is scheduled. Rockstar's previous games reached PC after their console launches, but no PC date has been given.
What frame rate will GTA 6 run at?
Rockstar's own pages do not state a frame rate. Press outlets reported in August 2026 that GTA 6 runs at 30 frames per second on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch, and no 60 FPS performance mode has been promised, including on PS5 Pro.
When can I pre-load GTA 6?
The PlayStation Store lists a 7-day pre-load with both editions, and physical code-in-a-box copies reach shops on November 12, a week before the game unlocks on November 19, 2026.
What GTA 6 buyers should plan for before November 19
Plan around November 19, 2026 on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S at $79.99, and treat PC, online mode and 60 FPS claims as unannounced. Those are the points Rockstar, Sony and Microsoft state on their own pages; everything else in GTA 6 news is reporting, estimates or leaks.
The GTA 6 release date of November 19, 2026 has held through every announcement since the second delay.
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