Updated November 8, 2026
GTA 6 release date & unlock times
GTA 6 releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It unlocks at midnight in your local time zone. Pre-loading opens on November 10.
It's out. Go play.
Preload times
PS5: midnight local time on Tuesday, November 10. Xbox Series X|S: one global moment, midnight GMT on November 10. That is:
| City | Xbox preload starts |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PT) | Mon, Nov 9, 4:00 PM |
| New York (ET) | Mon, Nov 9, 7:00 PM |
| São Paulo | Mon, Nov 9, 9:00 PM |
| London | Tue, Nov 10, 12:00 AM |
| Berlin / Paris | Tue, Nov 10, 1:00 AM |
| Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10, 3:00 AM |
| Dubai | Tue, Nov 10, 4:00 AM |
| Mumbai | Tue, Nov 10, 5:30 AM |
| Tokyo | Tue, Nov 10, 9:00 AM |
| Sydney | Tue, Nov 10, 11:00 AM |
PS5 preload countdown (your local midnight):
It's out. Go play.
Editions and prices
| Edition | US price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $79.99 | The game |
| Ultimate | $99.99 | Game + upgrade pack (vehicles, weapons, outfits); digital only |
| Collector's | $399.99 | Physical items only, no game; Rockstar Store exclusive |
Full editions breakdown · Preload guide · File size
Key facts
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S. No PC date (what we know).
- Download size: up to 212 GB, plus a day-one patch.
- Physical copies: code-in-box, in stores from November 12.
- Free extras: printable Leonida map and cover poster on launch day.
FAQ
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
At 12:00 AM (midnight) on November 19, 2026 in your own local time zone, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players in New Zealand and Australia get in first.
Can I play GTA 6 early?
No. Rockstar offers no early access, even for the Ultimate Edition. Pre-loading only downloads the files ahead of time.
Does GTA 6 have a disc?
No. Physical boxes are code-in-box versions that contain a download code. They reach stores from November 12.
Was GTA 6 delayed again?
No. The November 19, 2026 date has held, and preloads open on November 10.
Sources: Rockstar Newswire, PCWorld.