GTA 6 Release Date 2026 Countdown, PC Update, Price & More

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The countdown for the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 was finalized a long time ago. After waiting for centuries, two ridiculous delays from Rockstar made it worse, but we have finally arrived at the launch year, and GTA 6 is set to release in 2026. In these years, after 2 trailers of GTA 6 have been released, map leaks, characters leaks, inevitable delays and shifts of the release date, now players are becoming anxious when new information about Grand Theft Auto 6 has come out.

Rockstar Games is now preparing to fulfill its promise as it has already fixed the release date for the PS5 and Xbox series.

GTA 6 Release Date

GTA 6 will be released on Thursday 19th November 2026, and this is the confirmed launch date for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. While, GTA 6 for PC may arrive at the end of the following year. This release date was revealed in an official statement of Rockstar Games in November 2025 last year.

According to the PlayStation store listing, Grand Theft Auto 6 will release at midnight in all time zones. This staggered timing means that New Zealand will get the first access to GTA 6, while the rest of the world will have to wait as their time zone hits midnight. Regions with multiple time zones will receive the full version of the game when their earliest time zone hits midnight.

LIVE Countdown

The countdown has been set to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. While, it won’t make November come any sooner, the timer will help you track the game’s release date.

Countdown to GTA 6

Grand Theft Auto 6 PC Release Date Delayed

The CEO of Take-Two recently revealed that Rockstar Games has deliberately delayed the release date of GTA 6 for PC. According to Strauss Zelnik, Grand Theft Auto 6 would be better served if it were released on consoles first, such as PS5.

When Grand Theft Auto 6 was first announced in 2023, PC was not listed as a launch platform. And this shouldn’t be surprising to players, as most Rockstar Games titles always launch first on Steam than on consoles.

Meanwhile, Rockstar Games has not yet acknowledged Grand Theft Auto 6 for the PC. However, you can be sure that this title will be released on Steam and Rockstar Games Launcher in the future. And judging by Rockstar’s previous releases, a PC port of GTA 6 will probably be released 12-18 months after its console launch.

While the PC release of GTA 6 is still a year away, we would highly recommend you to start preparing now for your GTA 6 PC requirements.

GTA 6 PC Requirements

As a modern game, Grand Theft Auto 6 will definitely push all devices to their limits. GTA 6’s hardware requirements, even for minimal gameplay, will require a decent PC. While knowing the minimum and recommended PC requirements is important for all GTA fans. The storage required plays an important role in the installation of the game. According to leaked maps and other information, these are the minimum and recommended requirements of GTA 6 for PC which will be enough to run and handle the game:

Main Characters

The characters of Grand Theft Auto have always left their mark on gamers. Over the years, GTA’s iconic characters CJ, Tommy, Michael, Niko and even Trevor have given a shape to this franchise which has created a stir among the players. It’s no surprise that Grand Theft Auto 6 characters are the most awaited element of the upcoming game. Here we have detailed the characters of GTA 6 based on the leaked information and trailers of the game.

Lucia

In the first trailer for GTA 6, “Lucia” is introduced, GTA’s first female Latina protagonist. Her story is deeply rooted in struggle, she has grown up in Liberty City, whose dream of a good life seems to be out of her reach. If you’ve seen the trailer, it opens with Lucia inside the prison, hinting that her journey begins behind the prison walls.

Rockstar is known for choosing its best voice actors who bring life to their characters. As of now, it is predicted that Manni L. Perez has provided the voice of Lucia. Although there is no confirmation, there is a possibility that Lucia may have been voiced by Alexandra Cristina Echavarri (another possible choice) and Leslie Lluvet (most rumored).

Jason

In the first trailer, the male protagonist of Grand Theft Auto 6 is also shown along with Lucia. Lucia’s partner, who helps her in her criminal activities. However, Rockstar hasn’t yet confirmed the name of this character. According to the old leaked files, the character’s name could be Jason. Some fans have speculated that Jason may be a double agent, working with Leonida State Police and also assisting Lucia in her criminal activities.

If we talk about Jason’s voice actor, some fans have predicted that Jason’s voice has been given by Bryan Zampella or Troy Baker or Gregory Connors. However, recently Troy Baker admitted that he has no involvement in GTA 6.

Other Confirmed GTA 6 Characters

• Billy
• Kai
• Chester
• Dad Bod Squad Guy
• Dale
• Danny
• Stefanie G
• Dre
• Iris
• Boobie
• RB Shaw
• Sam
• Shanese
• Tit
• Wyman
• Vicky
• YJ
• Zach
• Jay Norris
• Kent Paul
• Ray Navaro

Graphics: GTA 6 vs GTA 5

GTA 6 now supports more advanced global illumination techniques and physically based rendering (PBR) which allows for even more realistic graphics. Rockstar Games is making huge improvements for Grand Theft Auto 6 and the budget for making GTA 6 is also the most searched query on the internet. Although Rockstar hasn’t officially revealed this, but the cost of the game is likely to be above $1 billion to $1.5 billion.

GTA 6 Price

Grand Theft Auto 6 is finally scheduled to be released on current-gen consoles on November 19, 2026. Meanwhile, there are many questions surrounding this biggest title of Rockstar, the most important of which is what will be the price of the game.

GTA 6 will likely be priced at $80 for the standard edition at launch. This price tag matches industry trends as well as analysts’ predictions. In the absence of a confirmed GTA 6 price from Rockstar Games, this is the price point to expect based on current industry trends and rumors:

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