Launch night
When does GTA 6 unlock in your country?
GTA VI unlocks at midnight local time on November 19, 2026 in each store region, starting in New Zealand. Here's the moment for your time zone, with a live countdown.
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Every checked store region
GTA 6 unlock times by country
Each regional PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listing carries a release timestamp equal to 00:00 local time on November 19. Sorted by unlock order.
| Country | Unlocks (local time) | Moment (UTC) | Xbox pre-load (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New ZealandFirstPlayStation Store + Xbox Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+13Wed, Nov 18, 11:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 11:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 13:00 |
| AustraliaPlayStation Store + Xbox Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+11Wed, Nov 18, 13:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 13:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 11:00 |
| JapanPlayStation Store + Xbox Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+9Wed, Nov 18, 15:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 15:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 09:00 |
| South KoreaPlayStation Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+9Wed, Nov 18, 15:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 15:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 09:00 |
| SingaporePlayStation Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+8Wed, Nov 18, 16:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 16:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 08:00 |
| Hong Kong SAR ChinaPlayStation Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+8Wed, Nov 18, 16:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 16:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 08:00 |
| IndiaPlayStation Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+5:30Wed, Nov 18, 18:30 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 18:30 | Tue, Nov 10, 05:30 |
| United Arab EmiratesPlayStation Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+4Wed, Nov 18, 20:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 20:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 04:00 |
| TürkiyePlayStation Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+3Wed, Nov 18, 21:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 21:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 03:00 |
| GermanyPlayStation Store + Xbox Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+1Wed, Nov 18, 23:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 23:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 01:00 |
| FrancePlayStation Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+1Wed, Nov 18, 23:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 23:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 01:00 |
| SpainPlayStation Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+1Wed, Nov 18, 23:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 23:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 01:00 |
| PolandPlayStation Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT+1Wed, Nov 18, 23:00 UTC | Wed, Nov 18, 23:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 01:00 |
| United KingdomPlayStation Store + Xbox Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMTThu, Nov 19, 00:00 UTC | Thu, Nov 19, 00:00 | Tue, Nov 10, 00:00 |
| BrazilPlayStation Store + Xbox Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · GMT-3Thu, Nov 19, 03:00 UTC | Thu, Nov 19, 03:00 | Mon, Nov 9, 21:00 |
| United StatesPlayStation Store + Xbox Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · ESTThu, Nov 19, 05:00 UTC | Thu, Nov 19, 05:00 | Mon, Nov 9, 19:00 |
| CanadaPlayStation Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · ESTThu, Nov 19, 05:00 UTC | Thu, Nov 19, 05:00 | Mon, Nov 9, 19:00 |
| MexicoPlayStation Store | 00:00Thu, Nov 19 · CSTThu, Nov 19, 06:00 UTC | Thu, Nov 19, 06:00 | Mon, Nov 9, 18:00 |
Store listings read on Nov 7, 2026.
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Pre-load times: PS5 vs Xbox
PS5: midnight local time, November 10
PS5 pre-load starts at midnight local time on Tuesday, November 10, in each time zone. Turn on auto-download for your pre-order and keep the console in rest mode, connected to the internet.
Xbox Series X|S: 00:00 GMT, November 10
Xbox pre-load starts at the same moment worldwide: 00:00 GMT on November 10. In the Americas that's still November 9: 7 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. PT.
Up to 212 GB
Rockstar says the pre-load needs up to 212 GB depending on your device. PlayStation says to clear at least 212 GB on PS5. A day-one patch size isn't confirmed.
Quick answers
GTA 6 unlock time FAQ
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
At midnight (00:00) local time on Thursday, November 19, 2026, in each store region. New Zealand is first, at 11:00 UTC on November 18. The UK unlocks at 00:00 GMT and the whole US at midnight Eastern, which is 9 p.m. Pacific on November 18.
Does GTA 6 unlock at midnight everywhere?
Yes, at midnight local time per store region, so it rolls around the world rather than going live at one moment. Countries with one store listing but several time zones, like the US, get one moment for the whole country.
When can I pre-load GTA 6?
From Tuesday, November 10, 2026. On PS5 it starts at midnight local time; on Xbox Series X|S at 00:00 GMT worldwide, which is the evening of November 9 in the Americas. Pre-loading is for digital pre-orders and redeemed boxed codes.
How big is the GTA 6 download?
Up to 212 GB depending on your device, according to Rockstar. PlayStation says to clear at least 212 GB on a PS5. No separate Xbox figure or day-one patch size has been published.
Can I play as soon as the pre-load finishes?
No. The pre-load only downloads the game. It stays locked until midnight local time on November 19 in your store region.
Launch-week guides
Sources
OfficialUnlock and pre-load times come from PlayStation support, Rockstar, the PlayStation Blog and the regional store listings. Local times are converted from the store timestamps.
- 1PlayStation support: Grand Theft Auto VI
playstation.com · Nov 7, 2026
- 2Rockstar Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI pre-load begins on November 10
rockstargames.com · Nov 3, 2026
- 3PlayStation Blog: Grand Theft Auto VI pre-download begins November 10
blog.playstation.com · Nov 3, 2026
- 4PlayStation Store (US): Grand Theft Auto VI
store.playstation.com · Nov 7, 2026
- 5Xbox Store (US): Grand Theft Auto VI
xbox.com · Nov 7, 2026
- 6Xbox Support: Pre-order Xbox digital games in the Microsoft Store
support.xbox.com · Nov 7, 2026
- 7PlayStation support: How to check your account's country/region
playstation.com · Nov 7, 2026
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