On Monday, October 19, 2026, GTA 6 will be exactly one month away. Confirmed The game launches on Thursday, November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and as of today, October 8, that's 42 days.
Every date left before launch
| Date | What happens | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 15 | Vice City branding on Miami Beach chairs and umbrellas starts | Preview report |
| October 19 | One month to go | Confirmed |
| October 21 | Vice City programming starts at the Miami Heat's home opener | Confirmed |
| November 12 | Pre-load opens on PS5 and Xbox; physical copies (a code in a box) reach stores | Confirmed |
| November 17 | A GTA VI theme for Discord goes live, according to leaked code | Rumor / leak |
| November 18 | A Night in Vice City: Heat vs Bucks, 7 PM ET on ESPN | Confirmed |
| November 18, 11:00 UTC | New Zealand unlocks first | Preview report |
| November 18, 9 PM PT | US West Coast unlocks (midnight ET) | Preview report |
| November 19 | GTA 6 launches; GTA VI: The Album is released | Confirmed |
| December 10 | The Game Awards 2026 | Confirmed |
Unlock times come from PlayStation Store listings, not an official Rockstar table. Find the unlock time in your country.
What we're still waiting for
- The install size. Rockstar hasn't published it. Clear space before November 12.
- More official reveals. Rockstar has dropped news on most Thursdays since August, and a 45-second TV spot has turned up on a leaked schedule. Rumor / leak
- A PC version. Still not announced, and Xbox has ruled out cloud streaming to PC at launch.
- GTA 6 Online. It won't be there at launch. Take-Two hasn't given a date.
One-month checklist
- Pre-order on your console's store if you want to pre-load. Standard is $79.99 and Ultimate $99.99. What each edition includes.
- Check your storage and plan a big download for November 12.
- If you're avoiding spoilers, mute leak keywords now. A new 25-minute leak surfaced today.
- Ignore any "PC download", "beta" or "early access" offers. They're scams.
Our read
November 19 has held since Rockstar set it in November 2025, through a major leak and constant rumors, and pre-orders, retail and marketing are all locked to it. The run-up will get louder from here, with Miami events, the Discord theme and the last trailers or TV spots. Our release date page has a live countdown, and we'll keep this calendar up to date.
Questions people are asking
When is GTA 6 one month away?
On Monday, October 19, 2026. GTA 6 launches one month later, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
How many days until GTA 6?
As of October 8, 2026, there are 42 days until GTA 6 launches on November 19. Pre-loading starts a week earlier, on November 12.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
Midnight local time on November 19 in most regions, going by PlayStation Store listings: 12 AM ET in the US (9 PM PT on November 18) and 12 AM GMT in the UK. New Zealand is first.