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Rockstar Games prepares GTA VI for November 19 release
Rockstar Games is finalizing Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) for its scheduled release on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game features protagonists Lucia and Jason and is set in the Leonida state, inspired by Miami.
Digital pre-orders have already generated significant revenue, with reports from Sensor Tower suggesting over $600 million in digital sales. PlayStation 5 users account for approximately 74% of these pre-orders, while Xbox Series X|S users represent 26%. The game's launch trailer has also broken records, surpassing 50 million views on YouTube within days.
Economists have noted the potential economic impact of the launch, estimating that as many as 1.5 million American workers could skip shifts on release day, potentially costing the US economy $1 billion in lost productivity. Technical analyses suggest the game will prioritize high visual fidelity and environmental detail, potentially running at 30 FPS on consoles to maximize complexity.
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Digital Foundry · Grand Theft Auto VI · Leonida · Microsoft · PlayStation 5 · PlayStation 5 · Rockstar Games · Sensor Tower · Sony · Take-Two Interactive · United States · Vice City
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The game will initially launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. www.gamesource.it · jornal24horas.com.br · gizmologi.id · www.spacemoney.com.br · gamefa.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The game features protagonists Jason and Lucia set in the state of Leonida. www.gamesource.it · jornal24horas.com.br · br.ign.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The trailer may be using AgX tonemapping, causing color shifts in bright areas. www.xboxdynasty.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The launch trailer shows an absence of the animation stuttering issues present in previous RAGE engine titles. gamewave.fr · www.elperiodico.digital
- [● 11 SOURCES] Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to release on November 19, 2026. www.gamesource.it · jornal24horas.com.br · www.gigamaus.de · www.spacemoney.com.br · www.gamestar.de · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Development of GTA VI has spanned over eleven years. www.gamesource.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Physical editions of the game will contain a download code rather than a game disc. www.spacemoney.com.br · www.gamestar.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Digital pre-loading for the game is scheduled to begin on November 12, 2026. www.gamestar.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The game will include a 'Criminal Profile' system that affects how the environment and authorities react to player actions. jornaldebrasilia.com.br · gamenewz.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Review copies of the game are expected to be distributed before the end of October. www.glitched.online
- [● 2 SOURCES] Digital pre-orders have generated over $600 million in revenue. gamefa.com · www.saudigamer.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The game features protagonists Jason and Lucia. www.gamesource.it · jornal24horas.com.br · gamewave.fr · avancegames.com.br