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GTA 6 release date and time (November 2026)

GTA 6 comes out on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, unlocking at midnight local time in every region.

Your time: midnight local time on the release day

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Unlock time by region

Rockstar says GTA 6 releases at midnight local time on November 19 in all regions, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This is when that midnight falls in common time zones.
  • New ZealandPlayStation: rolling launch starts here
    Local unlock
    Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM NZDT
    In UTC
    Nov 18, 11:00 UTC
    Your time
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  • JapanLocal-midnight rule (our conversion)
    Local unlock
    Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM JST
    In UTC
    Nov 18, 15:00 UTC
    Your time
    —
  • Taiwan / Hong KongLocal-midnight rule (our conversion)
    Local unlock
    Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM UTC+8
    In UTC
    Nov 18, 16:00 UTC
    Your time
    —
  • United KingdomMatches the UK PlayStation Store listing
    Local unlock
    Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM GMT
    In UTC
    Nov 19, 00:00 UTC
    Your time
    —
  • US EasternMatches the US PlayStation Store listing
    Local unlock
    Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM EST
    In UTC
    Nov 19, 05:00 UTC
    Your time
    —
  • US PacificLocal-midnight rule (our conversion)
    Local unlock
    Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM PST
    In UTC
    Nov 19, 08:00 UTC
    Your time
    —

    Not confirmed. The US PlayStation Store shows a single time, 12:00 AM Eastern (9:00 PM Pacific on November 18). Neither Rockstar nor PlayStation has said whether West Coast players get the game at Eastern midnight or at their own local midnight.

Times in this table are our conversions of the local-midnight rule (except where a store listing is named), not times the publisher printed. Xbox has not published a per-region time list.

Pre-load and download size

Editions and prices

Standard Edition

$79.99

The game, the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+.

Sources: PlayStation Store (US) · Xbox Store (US)

Ultimate Edition

$99.99

The game, the Ultimate Edition Upgrade, the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+.

Sources: PlayStation Store (US) · Xbox Store (US)

Not announced yet

PC version

Not announced

Not announced. Rockstar’s site, both console stores and Take-Two’s November 9, 2026 earnings release list only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Sources: Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI · Take-Two Q2 FY2027 earnings release (Nov 9, 2026)

Online mode

Not announced

Not announced. Rockstar describes GTA 6 as a single-player experience.

Sources: Rockstar Newswire: pre-order GTA VI · Take-Two Q2 FY2027 earnings release (Nov 9, 2026)

Early access

Not announced

Not announced. Neither edition lists early access; the unlock rule is the same for both.

Sources: Rockstar Support: regional pre-load and release times · PlayStation Store (US)

Release date history

  1. Trailer 1: “Coming 2025” to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.Source: Rockstar Games: Trailer 1 (Dec 5, 2023)
  2. First delay: new date May 26, 2026.Source: Rockstar Newswire: now coming May 26, 2026
  3. Second delay: new date November 19, 2026.Source: Rockstar Newswire: now set for November 19, 2026
  4. Rockstar (Nov 3 and Nov 10) and Take-Two (Nov 9) still list November 19, 2026. No further delay announced.Sources: Rockstar Newswire: pre-load begins November 10 · Rockstar Newswire: pre-load GTA VI now · Take-Two Q2 FY2027 earnings release (Nov 9, 2026)

How the midnight launch works

There is no single worldwide unlock moment. Each region gets GTA 6 when its own clock reaches midnight on November 19, so New Zealand plays first and regions further west follow hour by hour.

The countdown on this page counts to midnight in the time zone your device reports. If your console store region is in a different time zone from you, use the table to find your store’s midnight.

If you are on the US West Coast

The US PlayStation Store lists one time for the whole country, 12:00 AM Eastern, which is 9:00 PM Pacific on November 18. Rockstar has not said whether West Coast players unlock at that moment or at their own midnight, so plan for your local midnight and check your console at 9:00 PM Pacific.

Frequently asked questions

When does GTA 6 come out?

GTA 6 comes out on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar and Take-Two both still listed that date in November 2026, and no new delay has been announced.

What time does GTA 6 release?

At midnight local time on November 19 in every region, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. On PlayStation the rolling launch starts in New Zealand at 12:00 AM NZDT, which is 11:00 UTC on November 18. Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming starts later, at 1:00 AM ET.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

No PC version has been announced. Rockstar’s site, both console stores and Take-Two’s November 9, 2026 earnings release list only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Reports of a 2027 PC release are unconfirmed.

Can I pre-load GTA 6?

Yes. Pre-loading opened on November 10, 2026: at midnight local time on PS5, and at 12:00 AM GMT worldwide on Xbox Series X|S. Boxed copies hold a download code, so redeem it first and then pre-load.

How big is the GTA 6 download?

Up to 212 GB depending on your console, according to Rockstar. The US Xbox Store lists about 209.86 GB. PlayStation Store does not show an exact size.

How much does GTA 6 cost?

In the US the Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99 (digital). The UK PlayStation Store lists £69.99 and £89.99.

¿Cuándo sale GTA 6? (When does GTA 6 come out in Spain and Latin America?)

The same rule applies everywhere: November 19, 2026 at midnight local time, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Find your time zone in the table above.

Does GTA 6 have online multiplayer?

Rockstar describes GTA 6 as a single-player experience, and no online mode has been announced.

Sources and last check

Every fact above links to one of these pages. We last checked all of them on . Rumors are not stated as facts on this page.
  1. OfficialRockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VIChecked
  2. OfficialRockstar Support: regional pre-load and release timesChecked
  3. OfficialRockstar Newswire: pre-load begins November 10Checked
  4. OfficialRockstar Newswire: pre-load GTA VI nowChecked
  5. OfficialRockstar Support: pre-load FAQChecked
  6. OfficialRockstar Newswire: pre-order GTA VIChecked
  7. OfficialTake-Two Q2 FY2027 earnings release (Nov 9, 2026)Checked
  8. OfficialRockstar Games: Trailer 1 (Dec 5, 2023)Checked
  9. OfficialRockstar Newswire: now coming May 26, 2026Checked
  10. OfficialRockstar Newswire: now set for November 19, 2026Checked
  11. PlatformPlayStation Blog: pre-load GTA VI on PS5 (Nov 10)Checked
  12. PlatformPlayStation Support: GTA VIChecked
  13. PlatformPlayStation Store (US)Checked
  14. PlatformPlayStation Store (UK)Checked
  15. PlatformXbox Wire: GTA 6 on Xbox Cloud Gaming (Nov 10)Checked
  16. PlatformXbox Store (US)Checked

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