GTA 5 “Last Ride” on 18 November
Short answer: The “Last Ride” is a fan-made GTA 5 event: players are asked to log in on Wednesday 18 November 2026, the night before GTA 6 launches, and take one last peaceful drive around Los Santos. It started with a viral TikTok and is not organised by Rockstar. GTA 5 and GTA Online stay playable after GTA 6 comes out.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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- When: Wednesday 18 November 2026, one day before GTA 6’s 19 November launch. No official start time has been set. Reported
- Where: Los Santos in GTA 5, with any car and outfit you like.
- Rules: a ceasefire for the drive: no police chases and no crashing into other players, GameRant reports.
- Who runs it: fans. The idea spread from a TikTok video posted by CraftizyTV. Rockstar has not said anything about it.
Is this real? Fan event
Who said it: A viral TikTok, reported by GameRant and Fox News/OutKick. Our view: The event is real but fan-made. Rockstar is not involved, and there is no set time. Checked: 3 Nov 2026.
Will GTA 5 shut down when GTA 6 launches?
No. Fox News/OutKick points out that GTA 5 “isn’t going anywhere”: you can still play it on 20 November and after. The Last Ride is a goodbye for fun, not a server shutdown. See do you need to play GTA 5 before GTA 6 and streamer GTA marathons before launch.
Sources
- GameRant: GTA 5 players are planning one last drive ↗
- Fox News / OutKick via WFMD: GTA community organizing a last ride ↗
Last checked: 3 Nov 2026. Labels: Official = Rockstar or platform holder, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the GTA 5 Last Ride?
Fans are planning it for Wednesday 18 November 2026, the night before GTA 6 launches. There is no official start time.
Is the GTA 5 Last Ride official?
No. It is a fan-made event that started on TikTok. Rockstar Games is not involved.
Will GTA 5 stop working when GTA 6 comes out?
No. GTA 5 and GTA Online stay playable after GTA 6 launches on 19 November 2026.
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