With Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) officially slated for release on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, many fans are already looking ahead: will GTA 6 also be available on the PlayStation 6 (PS6)? Given Sony’s typical console release cycles and Rockstar’s history of cross-generational support, there’s a strong possibility. Here’s what we know so far.
🗓️ GTA 6 Release Timeline
Rockstar Games recently confirmed that GTA 6 will launch globally at midnight local time on May 26, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This announcement followed a delay from the originally planned late 2025 release. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick described the delay as a “worthy investment,” emphasizing the game’s complexity and the company’s commitment to quality.
🕹️ PS6: Expected Release Window
While Sony has not officially announced the PlayStation 6, industry patterns suggest a release around 2027. Sony’s Executive VP of Hardware Engineering, Masayasu Ito, indicated that the PS5’s lifecycle is expected to last about six to seven years, aligning with a potential PS6 launch in 2026 or 2027 . Additionally, reports suggest that the PS6 could be released sometime in 2027, based on the development timeline of its chipset
🔄 Cross-Generation Release: A Rockstar Tradition
Rockstar has a history of releasing its flagship titles across multiple console generations. For instance, Grand Theft Auto V launched on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2013, followed by releases on PS4 and Xbox One in 2014, and later on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2022. Given this pattern, it’s plausible that GTA 6 will follow a similar trajectory, debuting on current-gen consoles and later arriving on next-gen platforms like the PS6.
📊 GTA 6 and PS6: Key Dates and Platforms
| Event | Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| GTA 6 Official Release | May 26, 2026 | PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Expected PS6 Launch | 2026–2027 | PS6 |
| Potential GTA 6 on PS6 | 2027–2028 | PS6 |
🎥 GTA 6 Trailer
Experience the GTA 6 trailer below:
🔮 Conclusion
While GTA 6 is confirmed for release on current-generation consoles in 2026, the likelihood of it launching on the PS6 is high, considering Sony’s console release patterns and Rockstar’s history of cross-generational game releases. As the PS6’s release approaches, more information will become available regarding GTA 6’s availability on the new platform.
