Finally, the wait for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has come to an end, this year players will be able to immerse themselves in a new open world of people and their desires, fears, and actions, created by Rockstar Games . After a decade of rumors, investments in marketing and development that cost the company up to $2 billion per second, and an official trailer that broke all YouTube records, gamers around the world have been waiting impatiently for Rockstar Games to release it. In this article, we have collected information about the current system requirements, the most current information about the price (which is still being kept secret), the release date, and new game mechanics.
When will GTA 6 be released: Official date and platforms
Today, it has been officially confirmed that the release of GTA 6 is scheduled for November 19, 2026 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. For PC, the release date of GTA-6 has not been officially announced, but it is predicted to be no earlier than 2027.
Release date: November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
PC version: Expected later, likely in 2027, a year or more after the console release.
Historically, Rockstar has released the PC version of GTA later, on average 12–18 months after the console release. This is necessary for better sales on consoles, and deeper technical optimization for various PCs and their hardware.
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GTA 6 system requirements: Will your computer be able to handle it?
Since the game is created on the updated RAGE Engine , it will be difficult for many older computers (2015 and earlier), they simply will not be able to handle it, because the new game engine requires an incredible level of detail and physics that must be supported by powerful hardware.
The official exact requirements will become known with the release of GTA-6 for PC, but for now the general requirements for games of similar architecture technology based on the RAGE Engine are known .
| Component | Old computer (Minimal) | New computer (Recommended) |
| Operating system | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (latest version) |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-13600K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
| Graphics card (GPU) | NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti / RTX 2060 | NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT |
| RAM | 16-32GB RAM | 32GB RAM (DDR5) |
| Drive type | SATA SSD | NVMe M.2 SSD (required) |
| Free space | ~150GB | ~150GB |
| Resolution | 1080p (Low/Medium settings) | 1440p / 4K (High/Ultra settings) |
GTA 6 Minimum System Requirements (for 1080p, 30 FPS)
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- RAM: 16-32 GB RAM
- Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
- DirectX: Version 12
- Disk space: 150 GB (SSD required)
Recommended system requirements (for 1440p, 60 FPS)
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-13600K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- RAM: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Disk space: 150 GB NVMe SSD
Important: GTA 6 will be one of the first games where the use of high-quality and large SSD drives will be a critical requirement and an important element for “bug-free” loading of the open world.
GTA 6 game price
The standard price of GTA 6 is expected to range from $69.99 to $79.99 (i.e. from 3,150 hryvnias for the minimum package to 3,600 hryvnias for the full package) on the release date of November 19, 2026.
Analysts do not rule out that Rockstar will set a new price point, making the game even more expensive than the standard $70 (i.e. 3,150 hryvnias). In some countries, GTA-6 may cost $90–$120 (from 3,800 to 5,500 hryvnias and above).
Plot and main characters: Lucia and Jason
For the first time in the history of the GTA series, one of the main characters will be a woman – Lucia . Together with her partner, the gangster Jason , they form a duet in the style of “Bonnie and Clyde”, robbing, oppressing, etc. That is why ultra-violence, sex, drugs and obscene language set an age restriction for the game at the “M” level for registration in GTA VI. That is, for people over 17-18 years old, depending on the country.
Other prohibited things in GTA 6 include:
– blood and extreme violence;
– nudity and explicit sexual content;
– mother and adult humor;
– use of illegal drugs and alcohol (which is harmful to your health, don’t repeat this in real life).
Previously, fans were worried that the developers would “water down” the game, but this did not happen and the series remained true to itself.
Returning to the plot, the events unfold in the modern state of Leonidas (a prototype of the American state of Florida, located on the ocean coast), in particular in the familiar Vice City .
What’s new in the gameplay?
- Improved AI: NPC behavior will become more lifelike, like an actor playing, with realistic reactions to the player’s actions.
- Social networks: The in-game network (like a real TikTok/Instagram in the virtual world) will play a key role in monitoring events in the city.
- Water and Weather Physics: A new wave and hurricane rendering system will make the city a living world in video games.
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Frequently Asked Questions about GTA-6 (FAQ)
Will GTA 6 be in Ukrainian?
There is currently no official information. However, given the trends of recent years and the growing demand for Ukrainian-language content after the full-scale invasion, the weight of the Ukrainian gaming market for developers will be important for localization.
What is the price of GTA 6 at release?
The standard edition is expected to cost $69.99 – $79.99 (from 3,150 UAH – 3,600 UAH). For richer countries, the price could reach $100+.
Will GTA 6 be released on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. The game is being developed exclusively for the latest (new) generation consoles and PCs released after 2015 due to high computing power requirements.
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