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GTA 6 Countdown: Unlock Time in Your Time Zone
GTA 6 comes out on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar says it unlocks at midnight local time in every region; outlets report that the US stores go live together at midnight Eastern, which would be 9 PM PT on November 18. The countdown below uses your device's time zone. Pre-load opened on 2026-11-10 (up to 212 GB).
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Unlocks at midnight local time on November 19 (US stores reportedly at midnight Eastern).
Based on your device's time zone. The unlock follows your PlayStation or Xbox store region, so an account registered in another country follows that store's midnight.
Launch facts
- Pre-load
- PS5: midnight local time on 2026-11-10. Xbox Series X|S: 12 AM GMT on 2026-11-10, worldwide.
- Download size
- Up to 212 GB (Rockstar's figure). Leave a little extra room for updates.
- Release
- 2026-11-19, midnight local time in every region.
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S. No PC release date yet.
- Editions
- Standard $79.99 · Ultimate $99.99. Both release at the same time; Rockstar lists no early access.
- GTA Online
- Not at launch. Rockstar has not dated online play for GTA 6.
Checked against Rockstar's announcements on 2026-11-10.
Unlock time around the world
The store's local unlock time in each region and what that is in your time zone. US rows use the reported midnight-Eastern store time.
| Region | Local time | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PT) | 2026-11-18 21:00 | — |
| Chicago (CT) | 2026-11-18 23:00 | — |
| New York (ET) | 2026-11-19 00:00 | — |
| São Paulo | 2026-11-19 00:00 | — |
| London | 2026-11-19 00:00 | — |
| Paris / Berlin | 2026-11-19 00:00 | — |
| Dubai | 2026-11-19 00:00 | — |
| Singapore | 2026-11-19 00:00 | — |
| Tokyo | 2026-11-19 00:00 | — |
| Sydney | 2026-11-19 00:00 | — |
| Auckland | 2026-11-19 00:00 | — |
Launch-day checklist
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Pick your edition
Standard $79.99 or Ultimate $99.99. The Ultimate Edition adds bonus content; Rockstar lists no early access for either.
Free up {gb} GB
Rockstar lists the download at up to 212 GB. Clear space on the internal SSD or a supported expansion drive.
Start the pre-load
Pre-load opened on 2026-11-10 (PS5 at local midnight, Xbox at 12 AM GMT). Download now so you can play the moment it unlocks.
Check your store region
The unlock follows your console store's midnight. US stores are reported to unlock together at midnight Eastern (9 PM PT).
Plan your first hours
Read our money guide so your first evening goes into progress, not wandering.
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Tick off trophies and 100% progress as you play. The list goes live with the game.
Open the trophy tracker →GTA 6 launch time FAQ
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
Rockstar says GTA 6 releases at midnight local time on November 19, 2026 in all regions. Reports say the US PlayStation and Xbox stores go live together at midnight Eastern, which is 9:00 PM PT, 10:00 PM MT and 11:00 PM CT on November 18.
Why does GTA 6 unlock on November 18 on the US West Coast?
Because, according to these reports, the US console stores open at midnight Eastern for the whole country, and midnight in New York is 9 PM the evening before in Los Angeles. Rockstar's own wording is only “midnight local time”, so if your store follows your local clock you start at your own midnight instead.
When does the GTA 6 pre-load start and how big is it?
Pre-load opened on 2026-11-10: at midnight local time on PS5, and at 12 AM GMT worldwide on Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar puts the download at up to 212 GB.
Does the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition give early access?
Rockstar lists no early access. Standard ($79.99) and Ultimate ($99.99) both release on November 19; Ultimate adds bonus content.
Is GTA 6 on PC at launch?
No. GTA 6 launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Rockstar has not announced a PC release date.
Is GTA Online available when GTA 6 launches?
No. GTA 6 launches as a single-player game, and Rockstar has not said when online play arrives.
Sources
- Rockstar Newswire — Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10
- Rockstar Support — GTA VI regional pre-load and release times on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
- GameRant — US stores at midnight Eastern / 9 PM PT (report, 2026-11-07)
- gHacks — Rockstar confirms GTA 6 preload starts November 10, up to 212 GB (2026-11-04)