# Checkpoint Brief

> Verified GTA 6 facts, a dated game release calendar and this week's free games, with every claim linked to its source and every page dated. Written by Eren Şimşir. Independent; not affiliated with any publisher.

## Sections

- [GTA 6 hub](https://checkpointbrief.com/gta-6/): Confirmed facts, editions, map and timeline, each linked to its source.
- [Release date calendar](https://checkpointbrief.com/release-dates/): Upcoming games with exact dates, by month and platform.
- [Free games tracker](https://checkpointbrief.com/free-games/): What's free on the Epic Games Store now and next week.
- [All guides](https://checkpointbrief.com/guides/): How-tos for consoles, storage, pre-loads and more.
- [GTA 6 countdown](https://checkpointbrief.com/gta-6/countdown/): days, hours and minutes until 2026-11-19.

## GTA 6 confirmed facts (checked 1970-01-01)

- Release date: November 19, 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- PC version: Not announced
- Standard Edition: $79.99
- Ultimate Edition: $99.99
- Pre-orders opened: June 25, 2026
- Physical copies and pre-load: November 12, 2026 (physical copies hold a download code, no disc)
- Setting: The state of Leonida, including Vice City
- Protagonists: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos
- Developer and publisher: Rockstar Games (Take-Two Interactive)

## Guides

- [GTA 6 Physical Edition: No Disc, Just a Download Code](https://checkpointbrief.com/guides/gta-6-physical-edition-no-disc/): The boxed copy of GTA 6 has no disc, only a code to download the game. What that means for installs, resale and lending, and when the box is worth buying.
- [GTA 6 Pre-Load: Date, How It Works on PS5 and Xbox](https://checkpointbrief.com/guides/gta-6-pre-load/): GTA 6 pre-loading starts November 12, 2026, a week before launch. Who can pre-load, how to start it on PS5 and Xbox, and what to check before the day.
- [GTA 6 Pre-Order Bonuses: Vintage Vice City Pack and GTA+ Month](https://checkpointbrief.com/guides/gta-6-pre-order-bonuses/): Pre-ordering GTA 6 gets you the Vintage Vice City Pack and, for digital orders, a free month of GTA+. What's in each, the deadline and whether it's worth it.
- [GTA 6 Price: Standard vs Ultimate Edition, What Each Includes](https://checkpointbrief.com/guides/gta-6-price-and-editions/): GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. What the extra $20 buys, which is physical, and which one most players need.
- [GTA 6 Release Date: November 19, 2026, and How We Got Here](https://checkpointbrief.com/guides/gta-6-release-date/): GTA 6 comes out November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The two delays, what Rockstar said most recently and the dates that matter before launch.
- [How Epic Games Store Free Games Work: Times, Rules and Catches](https://checkpointbrief.com/guides/how-epic-free-games-work/): Epic gives away PC games every week. When the free games change, how to claim them, whether you keep them forever and the few catches worth knowing.
- [Video Game Releases in November 2026: Every Confirmed Date](https://checkpointbrief.com/guides/game-releases-november-2026/): Every game with a confirmed November 2026 release date, by platform, led by GTA 6 on November 19. Switch 2 versions, ports and what's worth watching.

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