Rockstar sets GTA 6 launch for Nov 19 2026 as pre‑orders hit $260 M

Rockstar Games confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a digital‑only version and a PC release planned for 2027. Pre‑order campaigns that began on 25 June generated about $260 million in digital revenue in the first week, according to market‑research firm Newzoo, driven by sales in the United States and the five largest European markets (United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany and Spain). Analysts project total launch‑week earnings of $3.25‑$5.2 billion, roughly 51 million copies at an average price of $88. The game’s pricing is $80 for the standard edition and $100 for the ultimate edition, both bundling a month of the GTA+ online subscription. The launch has sparked controversy over the absence of physical discs and the exclusion of China and Russia from pre‑order availability due to local content restrictions. An ex‑Rockstar developer said discarded content from GTA 5 may reappear, and a fan‑discovered painting in GTA Online appears to depict the new “Leonida” map. Take‑Two Interactive reported FY 2026 net revenue of $6.72 billion, bolstered by strong GTA Online microtransactions.