Thirty-one days. That is how long is left until GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, and the rumor mill is running at full speed. Fake screenshots, invented delay claims and recycled "leaks" show up every day.

So let's slow down. This is a short list of the things that are actually confirmed, with the source type for each, and a clear label wherever we are guessing. Bookmark it, share it with the friend who keeps sending you panic screenshots, and check back as launch gets closer.

If you want the full picture of what is still open, our unanswered questions list covers the gaps.

1. The launch date is November 19, 2026

Rockstar's own channels and Take-Two's investor communications both point to November 19, 2026. Take-Two reaffirmed the date on an earnings call, and CEO Strauss Zelnick said the company feels good about it.

Chatter about a 2027 slip has been dismissed as social media speculation. Nothing official supports it. You can read the primary material on the Rockstar Newswire, and our own release date breakdown tracks every update.

Short version: until Rockstar says otherwise, the date stands.

2. It is a console launch first

GTA 6 is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. That is the confirmed platform list, and you can see the store pages on PlayStation.com and Xbox.com.

A PC version has not been announced. Anyone telling you a PC date is locked in is guessing. We dug into that silence in our PC release date piece.

3. Standard edition costs $79.99

The Standard edition is priced at $79.99. That is the number to budget around if you want the base game.

Prices on storefronts can differ by region and tax, so check your own platform store before you plan. Our price guide lays out what to expect.

4. Ultimate edition costs $99.99

The Ultimate edition sits at $99.99. If you are weighing the two tiers, the question is what the extra twenty dollars buys you and whether you will use it.

We compare them side by side in Ultimate vs Standard. Be careful with any list of Ultimate contents you see on social media that does not link to a store page. Those are often invented.

5. Pre-orders include the Vintage Vice City Pack

The pre-order bonus is the Vintage Vice City Pack. It is the only bonus we treat as confirmed here.

If you see claims about exclusive weapons, cars or early access tied to pre-ordering, ask for the source. Our pre-order bonus guide keeps the verified details in one place.

6. Rockstar has publicly shut down fake claims before

A viral image claimed the game would need a monstrous 676.7GB of storage. Rockstar pushed back on it through its official channels and reiterated that the November launch plan had not changed.

That is a useful pattern to remember: when a claim is big, scary and has no link to a primary source, it is usually fake. We wrote a practical checklist on how to spot fake GTA 6 leaks, and it works on almost any rumor.

7. Real storage and size numbers are not final to us

Here is where we draw the line between fact and speculation. Rockstar has not published a final install size that we can point to, so any exact gigabyte number you see is unconfirmed.

Our honest guess, and this is speculation, is that you should leave generous room on your SSD. The SSD storage guide walks through sensible planning without pretending to know the final figure.

What to do with this

Treat the list above as your baseline. Date, platforms, two prices and one pre-order bonus are solid. Everything else, from trailers to map details to online plans, deserves a "source, please" before you believe it.

Rockstar tends to share news on its own schedule and usually through its Newswire, so that is the place to watch. We will update this page if something changes.