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Leonida opens. Servers immediately meltdown. The iloveleonida super-app switches to live GTA 6 data the same hour.
Pre-load opens one week before launch — Nov 12 on PS5, Nov 13 on Xbox. 120GB download on both platforms.
Rockstar's 'see you in Leonida' post sets the definitive drop: Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
PC version confirmed but dated 'later' — Rockstar's typical staggered rollout. PC-first players prepare for the wait.
During an earnings call, Take-Two's leadership reaffirmed that the title is on track for the fall of 2025 fiscal window — confidence signal to investors.
Alongside Trailer 1, Rockstar confirmed a 2025 release window — the first hard date since development began.