What time does GTA 6 unlock?
12:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, in every region. That is midnight as Wednesday turns into Thursday where you live.
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Who plays GTA 6 first?
Because every region unlocks at its own midnight, the game goes live around the world over about a day. New Zealand is first; Hawaii is last.
| City | Unlocks (UTC) | Same moment in New York | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Wed 18 Nov, 11:00 | Wed 6:00 AM | — |
| Sydney | Wed 18 Nov, 13:00 | Wed 8:00 AM | — |
| Tokyo | Wed 18 Nov, 15:00 | Wed 10:00 AM | — |
| Seoul | Wed 18 Nov, 15:00 | Wed 10:00 AM | — |
| Singapore | Wed 18 Nov, 16:00 | Wed 11:00 AM | — |
| Mumbai | Wed 18 Nov, 18:30 | Wed 1:30 PM | — |
| Dubai | Wed 18 Nov, 20:00 | Wed 3:00 PM | — |
| Berlin | Wed 18 Nov, 23:00 | Wed 6:00 PM | — |
| London | Thu 19 Nov, 00:00 | Wed 7:00 PM | — |
| São Paulo | Thu 19 Nov, 03:00 | Wed 10:00 PM | — |
| New York | Thu 19 Nov, 05:00 | Thu 12:00 AM | — |
| Chicago | Thu 19 Nov, 06:00 | Thu 1:00 AM | — |
| Denver | Thu 19 Nov, 07:00 | Thu 2:00 AM | — |
| Los Angeles | Thu 19 Nov, 08:00 | Thu 3:00 AM | — |
| Honolulu | Thu 19 Nov, 10:00 | Thu 5:00 AM | — |
Pre-load times
- PS5: Nov 10, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. local time. If you bought digitally, it should start on its own; otherwise open the game's page and choose Download.
- Xbox Series X|S: 12:00 a.m. GMT on November 10, 2026 (7 p.m. Eastern / 4 p.m. Pacific on November 9). Keep the console in Sleep mode with updates on.
- Boxed copies: the box holds a download code, usable from Nov 12, 2026.
Questions
What time does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) local time on Thursday, November 19, 2026, in every region, on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, according to Rockstar Support. In practice that is the moment Wednesday night turns into Thursday where you live.
Does GTA 6 release at the same time everywhere?
No. Each region unlocks at its own midnight, so New Zealand plays first and Hawaii last. Auckland unlocks about 18 hours before New York.
Can I play GTA 6 early by changing my console's time zone?
Rockstar's schedule is by region, and changing the console's clock or time zone is not a supported way to unlock early. Pre-load now so the game is ready at your local midnight.
When does GTA 6 pre-load start?
Digital pre-load opened on November 10, 2026: at midnight local time on PS5 and at 12:00 a.m. GMT on Xbox Series X|S (7 p.m. Eastern on November 9). Codes in boxed copies work from Nov 12, 2026.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC on November 19?
No. The November 19, 2026 launch is for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Rockstar has not announced a PC release date.
Sources
Checked 2026-11-10.