Grand Theft Auto VI is entering the final stretch before release, with Rockstar Games publishing the game’s launch trailer on October 15, 2026.
The trailer provides another look at Jason and Lucia, the two central characters whose criminal partnership drives the story set in Vice City and across the fictional state of Leonida.
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Grand Theft Auto VI release date remains November 19
Rockstar has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The release date is also listed by Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, in its current product schedule.
The company describes the game as a single-player experience and has not announced a launch version for PC.
The game is being released more than a decade after Grand Theft Auto V, which launched in September 2013 before later expanding to additional platforms and receiving years of online updates.
What the new trailer shows
The launch trailer returns to the game’s modern Vice City setting and reinforces the relationship between Jason and Lucia.
According to Rockstar’s official description, the pair become caught in a criminal conspiracy stretching across Leonida after a straightforward job goes wrong.
The trailer is accompanied by “Flower in a Hurricane,” a new song from Justice featuring Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
Rockstar said the track comes from the game’s original score team and is also being released through the official soundtrack project.
Rockstar has not published a complete mission list, technical breakdown or full explanation of the game’s online plans.
The confirmed launch product is the single-player game arriving on the two current-generation console families.
Pre-orders and pre-loading details
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI opened on June 25, 2026, with a standard edition listed at US$79.99 and an Ultimate Edition listed at US$99.99.
Digital pre-orders are scheduled to begin pre-loading at local midnight on November 12, one week before launch.
The physical edition also contains a download code and is scheduled to be available from November 12 to support pre-loading.
Players who pre-order or purchase the game before November 20 are set to receive the Vintage Vice City Pack.
Digital pre-orders also include one free month of GTA+ under Rockstar’s published offer.
Availability and download timing can vary by platform, retailer and account region, so Canadian players should confirm the details shown by their PlayStation or Xbox storefront before launch.
Music and promotional rollout continue
The launch trailer is the latest step in a wider promotional campaign that has included an extended look at the game, new Vice City merchandise and announcements connected to the soundtrack.
Rockstar announced in September that Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album would launch on November 19 with 34 original tracks.
The company also released initial singles and opened pre-orders for physical vinyl and CD editions.
Rockstar’s official game page currently promotes the launch trailer, pre-orders and information about the in-game radio and soundtrack.
What comes next for players
The next confirmed milestone is the November 12 pre-load window, followed by the worldwide console launch on November 19.
Rockstar has not provided a confirmed release date for a PC edition.
It also has not announced a separate date for a successor to GTA Online tied to Grand Theft Auto VI.
For now, the available information points to a console-first launch focused on Jason and Lucia’s story, with further technical and post-launch details expected from Rockstar and Take-Two as release day approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Grand Theft Auto VI be released?
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026.
Which consoles will support Grand Theft Auto VI at launch?
Rockstar has confirmed PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions for launch.
When can players pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI?
Digital pre-loading is scheduled to begin at local midnight on November 12, 2026.
Has Rockstar announced a PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI?
No official PC release date has been announced.
Who are the main characters in Grand Theft Auto VI?
The story follows Jason and Lucia as they become involved in a criminal conspiracy across Leonida.
Fact-Checked: Key release, platform, pre-load, trailer and pre-order details were checked against Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive information. ([rockstargames.com](https://www.rockstargames.com/jp/newswire/article/517572321a549a/watch-the-grand-theft-auto-vi-launch-trailer?utm_source=openai))
Disclaimer: Release timing, platform availability and promotional offers may change if Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive issues a later update.