Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is generating huge excitement as it nears its official release. The game is set to launch on May 26, 2026, for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PlayStation 5 consoles. Recently, Rockstar Games introduced the wishlist option for GTA 6 on the Xbox Store, enabling players to add the game to their wishlists ahead of its launch.
Xbox users can now find GTA 6 on the Microsoft Store by searching for “Grand Theft Auto VI” and clicking the heart icon to wishlist it. However, the game is not yet available for preorder or purchase, as Rockstar has temporarily disabled the buy option. Preorders are expected to open closer to the release date.
The Xbox Store page features two official trailers and eight screenshots, all released on May 6, 2025. No new updates accompanied the wishlist feature, but the game is anticipated to carry a Mature rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).
The announcement of GTA 6 on the Xbox Store has sparked a frenzy among fans. Many took to social media to celebrate the game’s arrival on the Xbox platform. Some fans engaged in playful console wars. debating whether PlayStation or Xbox will offer the best experience for GTA 6. Others expressed hopes for a PC release or availability on Steam, though no official word has been given on that front yet.
GTA 6 is set in the fictional U.S. state of San Andreas, inspired by California, including the Miami-like Vice City. The story follows two protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a criminal couple caught in a statewide conspiracy after a failed bank robbery.
This marks the first time the series features a non-optional female protagonist, Lucia. Players will explore a vast open world that satirises modern American culture, including social media, influencer culture, and law enforcement technology.
Originally, the game was expected to release in fall 2025, with some reports suggesting a September or November launch. However, Rockstar Games announced a delay, pushing the release to May 26, 2026. The delay is less than six months from the original window, according to Take-Two Interactive’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick.
The game will launch on Xbox Series X and Series S alongside PlayStation 5, continuing Rockstar’s trend of focusing on current-generation consoles first. A PC release is expected but likely to follow about a year later.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the second trailer, which is expected to provide more gameplay details and story insights. Rockstar has been relatively quiet since the last trailer, focusing on polishing what many hope will be a genre-defining title.
Although GTA 6 aims to set a new standard for open-world action games. The official release on May 26, 2026, will bring the game to Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, with PC likely to follow later. Fans remain excited and hopeful that the wait will be worth it.
