GTA VI arrives November 19: release date, pricing details, and protagonists explained

Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026, according to the game's official page on rockstargames.com. The publisher released a launch trailer on October 15, 2026, roughly five weeks before release.

What the launch trailer shows

The 90-second trailer was captured entirely in-engine on PlayStation 5, as noted on the official GTA VI page, which also states the game "plays best on PlayStation 5." Gaming outlet Well Played reported that the trailer gives the clearest look yet at protagonists Jason and Lucia, including a line from Jason about trouble during his military service and a shot of Lucia wearing an ankle monitor. Supporting characters named Raul and Cal appear briefly, alongside footage of a bank vault being airlifted by helicopter.

The trailer also debuts a new track, "Flower in a Hurricane," by French duo Justice featuring Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, according to Well Played's reporting on the song's credits.

Setting and protagonists

According to Rockstar's official description, the game is set in "Vice City, USA — the darkest side of the sunniest place in America," located within the fictional state of Leonida. The story follows two playable protagonists, Jason and Lucia, after "an easy score goes wrong," pulling them into a criminal conspiracy that spans the state.

Brazilian outlet Omelete, citing reporting from journalist Jason Schreier, described gameplay mechanics that let the two characters operate together: they can message each other to arrange meetings, commit robberies as a pair, disarm alarms cooperatively during heists, and split up to flee in separate vehicles. Schreier's reporting, as relayed by Omelete, also noted that police AI reacts differently when the two are together versus apart, and that the pair's relationship can develop through small interactive moments such as holding hands.

A game delayed twice

GTA VI was first unveiled in December 2023 with a release window of Fall 2025. Rockstar pushed that back on May 2, 2025, to May 26, 2026, saying in a statement reported by PlayStation LifeStyle: "We are very sorry that this is later than you expected... We need this extra time to deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve."

Rockstar delayed the game a second time, moving it to the current November 19, 2026 release date, according to KeenGamer, which noted the title had 'previously delayed twice.' Asked by Japanese outlet Famitsu whether the game would actually ship on time this time, Rockstar North's Head of Development Rob Nelson said, as quoted by KeenGamer:

Price, editions and platforms

Rockstar's official GTA VI page lists pre-order bonuses, including a "Vintage Vice City Pack," but does not publish U.S. dollar pricing. PlayStation LifeStyle reported that, as of its coverage, Rockstar had not officially announced a price, noting that a widely cited $80 figure was an industry-analyst prediction rather than a confirmed number. Pre-order listings covered by Korean outlet Inven Global show a Standard Edition priced at 89,800 won and an Ultimate Edition at 112,800 won on that market.

At launch, GTA VI is confirmed only for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar's official page makes no mention of a PC version; Well Played reported that a PC release is rumored for the first quarter of 2027 but has not been officially confirmed by Rockstar.