Grand Theft Auto VI launches 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at $79.99, with pre-orders reported open from 10 September and pre-loading from 12 November. The rest of the industry has visibly rearranged its calendar to avoid the collision — and a French retailer leak suggests a Nintendo Switch 2 edition may follow. The confirmed facts, and the credible rumours, below. By Mike Muller; last verified 18 September 2026.
What is confirmed
- Release: 19 November 2026, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — Netflix’s Tudum feature hosts the extended look and confirms the platforms and pre-order availability
- Price: $79.99 — the new premium AAA tier
- Pre-orders: from 10 September, with pre-loading from 12 November per retailer reporting
- No PC version is expected before 2027
The Switch 2 port leak
On 4 September 2026, French retailer Cdiscount published listings showing a GTA 6 Nintendo Switch 2 version alongside PS5 and Xbox Collector’s Editions (Notebookcheck). An earlier June leak pointed to a 2027 Switch 2 release window. Analysis is split: Digital Foundry considers a Switch 2 port technically unlikely — treat this as an unconfirmed retailer listing until Rockstar or Nintendo says anything.
Why the fall calendar looks so strange
Publishers have moved almost everything out of GTA 6’s path. September 2026 became one of the most crowded months of the year precisely because November is now a no-go zone: Nintendo Life’s forum roundup captures the dynamic — “everyone tries to get out of GTA 6’s path and ends up fighting each other.” IO Interactive has publicly discussed the delay’s ripple effects on the industry’s fall lineup.
What happens next
Pre-order numbers land as the first demand signal, then the 10 September–19 November window brings review copies, the inevitable final-week leaks, and the launch-day server crush for GTA Online’s successor components. A Switch 2 or PC confirmation — or denial — is the biggest open question.
Frequently asked questions
When does GTA 6 come out?
19 November 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $79.99.
Is GTA 6 coming to Nintendo Switch 2?
A French retailer listed a Switch 2 version in September 2026, and leaks point to 2027 — but Rockstar has not confirmed it, and technical analysts are sceptical. Unconfirmed.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not at launch; reporting consistently places a PC version no earlier than 2027.
By Mike Muller. Confirmed facts separated from unconfirmed leaks throughout. Last verified: 18 September 2026. Sources: Netflix Tudum, Notebookcheck, Nintendo Life.
