Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The date applies worldwide, and Rockstar has not announced any regional exception, including for Russia. The game is digital only, with no physical disc version.
What is not confirmed is any special arrangement for the Russian market. The PlayStation Store and Xbox Store have not operated in Russia since 2022, and Russian bank cards are not accepted there. This is a store-level restriction, not a decision by Rockstar. Rockstar has also not published a list of supported languages, so Russian subtitles or interface are not confirmed. Earlier Rockstar titles included Russian subtitles, but that is precedent, not a promise.
In practice, players in Russia face the same situation as with other recent digital releases: they cannot buy the game through the official stores in their region. Some players discuss using foreign accounts, but that is a personal choice and not something this site recommends. For the latest on the release date and related details, see the release date overview and the price page.