GTA VI launch trailer arrives with new Justice music
Rockstar’s October 15 launch trailer highlights new Justice music and reiterates the November 19 console release. Here is what the announcement confirms.
Your GTA VI
launch briefing.
Release plans, edition differences and official buying links, with a clear record of what is—and isn’t—confirmed.
Sources checked
By Tulasiram Pemmadi
Release date
That is the date currently displayed on Rockstar’s official GTA VI site. The game has not been released as of this page’s verification date.
Rockstar’s preorder announcement schedules preload for 12 November. Preloading downloads the game ahead of launch; it does not grant early play. Check your platform’s order page for its local unlock time.
Confirmed platforms
- PlayStation 5PS5 Pro is also listed by PlayStation.
- Xbox Series X|SBoth Series X and Series S are listed by Xbox.
PlayStation explicitly excludes PS4. Xbox lists the Series consoles. PC, Xbox One, Nintendo and native mobile versions are not announced in the official platform pages checked here; that is not a prediction about future ports.
Standard or Ultimate?
Both editions include GTA VI. Compare the extras before paying more.
| Edition | What it includes | US digital price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | The base game. An Ultimate upgrade is available separately. | $79.99 |
| Ultimate | The base game and Ultimate upgrade: additional vehicles, weapons, clothing and other story bonuses. | $99.99 |
Edition contents: Rockstar Support: platforms, editions and versions. Prices: PlayStation: GTA VI, US listing. These are US PlayStation prices, not worldwide or cross-platform quotes; check your regional checkout.
The boxed version does not contain a disc
Rockstar describes a download-code box, available from 12 November to support preload. A physical Ultimate version is not offered; Standard buyers can upgrade after redeeming their code. Check code-region rules before buying from another country. Read Rockstar’s version and redemption details.
Official preorders
Preorders are open. Choose your platform and region on the official seller’s page, then check the edition and refund terms before paying.
Rockstar’s announcement includes the Vintage Vice City Pack for preorders and purchases before 20 November 2026. It also describes a month of GTA+ with digital preorders. See the offer announcement.
PlayStation’s GTA+ offer requires a separate claim and can renew into a paid subscription. Review eligibility, the claim deadline and cancellation instructions on the PlayStation page. Store links are external; read our disclosure.
Specs: what can be verified?
No PC requirements table appears in the official platform and product pages checked for this hub. We do not turn console hardware, trailer frame rates or GTA V requirements into GTA VI specifications.
| Question | Verified status |
|---|---|
| PC CPU, GPU, RAM and operating system | No official PC specification found in the checked pages; no announced PC release there. |
| Download and installed size | No final storage figure found in the checked official listings. Preload timing does not establish file size. |
| Resolution, FPS and graphics modes | The checked official product pages do not provide a final per-console performance table. This hub does not promise 30, 40 or 60 FPS. |
| PS5 features | PlayStation lists PS5 Pro enhancement, 3D audio, SSD loading, DualSense haptics, adaptive triggers and controller-speaker support. |
| Player mode | PlayStation lists one player and offline play. The announced game is a single-player experience. |
Checked against Rockstar’s platform guide, the Rockstar Store, PlayStation and Xbox. Missing information is labelled as missing, not as a confirmed limitation. We have not played or benchmarked GTA VI.
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Official sources & update record
Checked on 24 October 2026. This is a sourced launch reference, not a review. Availability and offers can change after that date.
- Rockstar: GTA VI official site
- Rockstar Store: GTA VI
- Rockstar Support: platforms, editions and versions
- Rockstar: preorder announcement
- PlayStation: GTA VI, US listing
- Xbox: GTA VI
24 October 2026: Hub created with release plans, edition comparison, regional price context, preorder links and specification status.
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