After more than a decade of waiting, Grand Theft Auto VI has finally been shown in action. Rockstar released its first proper gameplay footage through a Netflix reveal, offering the clearest look yet at the game ahead of its 19 November launch. Here is what you need to know.
Key Takeaways
- Grand Theft Auto VI launches on Thursday 19 November 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.
- There is no PS4 or Xbox One version, and Rockstar has not confirmed a PC date, though a later port is widely expected.
- Rockstar aired its first proper gameplay on 27 August in a 26-minute showcase called Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look.
- It ran on Netflix six hours before hitting YouTube and was captured entirely in-game on PS5.
- The story follows a criminal couple, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Lucia is the first female lead in the main GTA series, and previews say the pair’s relationship develops differently depending on how you play them.
- Players can switch between the two leads in the open world and mid-mission, with one driving while the other shoots. The six-star wanted level also returns after being dropped for the last game.
- In Australia the Standard Edition costs A$129.95 and the Ultimate Edition A$159.95. Physical copies hold a download code rather than a disc. US pricing is US$79.99 and US$99.99.
- Pre-orders have been live since 25 June and include the Vintage Vice City Pack. Physical boxes ship from 12 November, a week ahead of launch, to cover the download size.
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 releases on Thursday, 19 November 2026. Rockstar locked the date in November 2025 and has held it since, seeing off two earlier delays. Take-Two has reaffirmed it in recent earnings guidance, so another slip looks unlikely this close to launch.
What platforms is GTA 6 on?
PlayStation 5, including the PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X and S. There is no PS4 or Xbox One version.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not on day one. Rockstar has not announced a PC date. History points to a wait. GTA V hit consoles in 2013 and PC in 2015, and Red Dead Redemption 2 followed the same path. A 2027 PC release is the widespread expectation, though nothing is official.
Where is GTA 6 set?
Back in Vice City, Rockstar’s take on Miami, now part of the larger fictional state of Leonida, a stand-in for Florida. The map pushes far beyond the city into swampland, farm country, quiet towns and open highway.
Who are Jason and Lucia?
Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a couple dragged deeper into Leonida’s criminal underworld after a job goes wrong. Lucia is the first female lead in a mainline GTA. The pairing invites obvious Bonnie and Clyde comparisons, and previews confirm their romance is optional, shaped by how you play rather than scripted.
What was the GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look?
On 27 August, Netflix premiered “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look”, a 26-minute gameplay showcase captured in-game on PS5. Subscribers got it six hours before it reached Rockstar’s YouTube channel.
How much does GTA 6 cost in Australia?
The Standard Edition is A$129.95 and the Ultimate Edition is A$159.95. Big W has been the cheapest, listing the Standard at A$125. There is a catch on physical copies: the box holds a download code, not a disc. In the US, the game runs US$79.99 and US$99.99.
Can you still pre-order GTA 6?
Yes. Australian pre-orders opened at midnight AEST on 25 June 2026, among the first in the world. Every pre-order includes the Vintage Vice City Pack. Physical boxes are due to ship from 12 November, a week ahead of launch, to cover the download.
Will GTA 6 have online multiplayer?
Almost certainly, though not at launch and not yet detailed. GTA Online became one of the most lucrative live-service games ever made, so a successor is a safe bet. Rockstar looks set to keep the focus on the single-player campaign first.
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