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19 November 2026OFFICIAL DATEPS5 · Xbox Series X|S
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Counting to 00:00 UTC on the release date. This is a date reference, not a confirmed unlock time.
Source: Rockstar Games ↗ · Last checked 28 September 2026
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When is GTA VI scheduled to release?
Rockstar currently lists 19 November 2026. Last checked 28 September 2026. The date may change.
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