GTA 6 Pre-Order, Release Date, Price, and Everything Officially Confirmed (June 2026)

Release Date: November 19, 2026

Take-Two Interactive has reaffirmed the November 19, 2026 release date multiple times, most recently in its May 2026 earnings guidance . CEO Strauss Zelnick stated, "We believe Fiscal 2027 will establish new record levels of operating performance driven by the November 19th launch of Grand Theft Auto VI." A publisher does not tie a record revenue projection to a date it does not intend to keep.

Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Only

Rockstar has confirmed that GTA VI will launch exclusively on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S . No current-gen (PS4/Xbox One) version has been announced, and no PC version has been confirmed . Based on Rockstar's historical pattern, a PC release is widely speculated to follow roughly 12–18 months after the console launch, potentially in early 2027 .

Setting: Leonida

The game takes place in the fictional U.S. state of Leonida, which includes the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and surrounding areas . Rockstar describes it as "the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet."

Protagonists: Lucia and Jason

GTA VI introduces Lucia, the first playable female protagonist in a 3D Grand Theft Auto game, alongside her partner Jason. The story follows the duo in a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style narrative, first revealed in the game's teaser trailer .

Delay Timeline

• Original plan: Fall 2025
• First delay: Moved to May 26, 2026
• Second delay: Pushed to November 19, 2026 for "additional polish"
  Rockstar stated, "These extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve."

Take-Two FY2027 Net Bookings Guidance: $8.0–$8.2 Billion

Take-Two's fiscal year 2027 net bookings projection of $8.0–$8.2 billion is tied directly to the GTA VI launch window . This is the clearest public signal that the publisher expects GTA VI to be one of the highest-grossing entertainment launches in history.

Leaks and Analyst Projections (Not Officially Confirmed)

Day-One Sales Projections

Investment bank Piper Sandler projects that GTA VI could sell approximately 46 million units on day one . The firm arrived at this estimate through two models: one using the r/GTA6 subreddit's projected 1.3 million weekly visitors with a 35x multiplier, and another using the current ~870,000 weekly visitors with a 53x multiplier . If accurate, this would roughly triple or quadruple the biggest launch in video game history.

Market research firm DFC Intelligence projects first-year sales of approximately 40 million units and revenue of $3.2 billion, including $1 billion in pre-orders alone . To put that in perspective: Grand Theft Auto V — which already holds the record for the highest-grossing game launch — took three days to reach $1 billion .

Pricing (Leaked, Not Official)

No official pricing has been announced by Rockstar or Take-Two. However, a prominent European retailer, Fnac Portugal, listed five GTA VI SKUs under the label "RS" (widely assumed to stand for Rockstar) with a November 19, 2026 release date :

After removing VAT (approx. 23%), the €89.99 standard price converts to roughly $79.99 in the U.S. .

Important caveat: Insider billbil-kun and multiple outlets have cautioned that these may be placeholder prices set by the retailer, not final figures from Rockstar . Official pricing is expected to be confirmed when pre-orders go live on June 25 .

Third Gameplay Trailer

A third gameplay trailer is widely expected to drop in conjunction with the June 25 pre-order opening, though Rockstar has not formally confirmed its release date .

Key Caveats to Keep in Mind

• Pricing data (U.S. $79.99 and European €89.99–€199.99) comes from retailer database leaks, not from Rockstar or Take-Two. Wait for the official announcement on June 25 .
• The 46 million day-one sales figure is a Piper Sandler analyst projection, not a company forecast. It is far above any day-one record set by any previous game .
• The third trailer is widely anticipated but has not been confirmed by Rockstar .
• The PC version is unconfirmed. Speculation of a 2027 release is based on historical patterns, not any official statement .

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