Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will launch on November 19, 2026, with only the single-player campaign available at release, Rockstar Games announced today [1, 2, 3]. The game will be accessible on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms [1, 2].
Pre-orders open at midnight local time on June 24, 2026, allowing fans to secure the game starting today [1, 2]. The standard edition is priced at $79.99 while the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 [2, 3]. Physical copies will not include discs but instead feature download codes inside the box [1, 2].
The Ultimate Edition offers additional digital content such as premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and exclusive in-game items, all limited to the single-player campaign [1, 2]. Rockstar Games described GTA 6 as "a single-player experience set in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the series yet" [1].
Notably absent from the launch announcement and press materials is any mention of GTA Online or a sequel online mode. Industry commentator Geoff Keighley noted, "This seems to suggest online will not be part of the initial launch" [3]. Fans and analysts familiar with Rockstar's pattern expect GTA Online 2 to launch separately after the main game. GTA Online for GTA 5 appeared about two weeks after that game’s release, while Red Dead Online launched seven months following Red Dead Redemption 2 [1].
Digital pre-orders come with bonus content including the Vintage Vice City Pack and a free month of Rockstar’s GTA Plus subscription [2].
While Rockstar has not announced an online mode launch date, speculation places the release of GTA Online 2 around early December 2026 or later [3]. This staggered rollout mirrors the company’s past approach to online components following single-player releases.
The November 19 launch will mark the first opportunity to play GTA 6’s single-player story, with the online experience likely arriving weeks or months afterwards.
