Guides
Release date, pre-orders, editions, pre-load, the soundtrack — what Rockstar and Take-Two have said about each, and where they said it.
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GTA 6 characters: who Rockstar has introduced
Rockstar has published profiles for eight characters and named six regions of Leonida. Who they are, how they connect, and what has not been said.
Updated October 11, 2026 -
Every announced GTA 6 release date, in order
GTA 6 has had three announced release windows: 2025, May 26 2026, and November 19 2026. Each change, when it was announced, and what Rockstar said at the time.
Updated October 11, 2026 -
GTA 6 pre-orders: where to buy and what each option includes
Pre-orders opened June 25, 2026. Purchases before November 20 include the Vintage Vice City Pack. What each storefront offers, what the bonuses are, and the region restrictions on codes.
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What time does GTA 6 unlock on November 19?
Rockstar has published a pre-load time of local midnight on November 12. It has not published an unlock time for launch day itself.
Updated October 11, 2026 -
GTA 6 The Album: the official soundtrack
Rockstar has announced a 34-track album with Atlantic Records, out November 19, detailed six in-game radio stations with their hosts, and named Justice as composers of the original score. A separate score album has been mentioned but not detailed.
Updated October 22, 2026 -
GTA 6 Standard vs Ultimate Edition: what each one includes
The Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate is $99.99. What separates them, why the physical copy has no disc, and whether you can upgrade later.
Updated October 11, 2026 -
The GTA 6 map: what Rockstar has stated
GTA 6 is set in Vice City and the state of Leonida. What Rockstar and Take-Two have stated about the map, each item sourced, and what remains unannounced.
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Will the GTA 6 map leak before launch? Why it cannot be datamined
GTA 6 is console-only, so game files cannot be extracted. An official map image does exist on a poster in Rockstar's collector's box, which is a different thing from map data.
Updated October 11, 2026 -
GTA 6 pre-load date and file size
Pre-load begins November 12, 2026, a week before launch. Rockstar has published no install size. How to clear space without a figure to aim at.
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GTA 6 has no online mode at launch
GTA 6 ships November 19 as a single-player game. No online, no co-op, no crossplay has been announced for launch. What Take-Two has stated, and what the previous two releases did.
Updated October 11, 2026 -
Is GTA 6 coming to PC? What is confirmed so far
No PC version of GTA 6 has been announced. What Rockstar has said about platforms, and how previous titles reached PC.
Updated October 11, 2026 -
GTA 6 release date, platforms and price
GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. The date, the two delays behind it, pricing, and pre-load timing.
Updated October 11, 2026 -
What you need to play GTA 6 on launch day
A checklist for November 19: console, storage, pre-load on November 12, and which accessories to sort out beforehand.
Updated October 11, 2026