When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 comes out on Thursday 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Release date and launch times
The date, unlock times by region, delays and reviews. 14 answers, checked on 14 Nov 2026.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
Rockstar says the game unlocks at midnight local time on 19 November in every region. Console stores unlock a whole store region at once, so in countries with several time zones some players get it a few hours before their own midnight.
What time does GTA 6 unlock in the United States?
Console stores have treated the US as one region set to Eastern time. That gives 12 a.m. Eastern on Thursday 19 November, and on Wednesday 18 November: 11 p.m. Central, 10 p.m. Mountain, 9 p.m. Pacific, 8 p.m. Alaska and 7 p.m. Hawaii. Rockstar has not published a US breakdown, so check the countdown on your console.
What time does GTA 6 unlock in the UK?
Midnight GMT at the start of Thursday 19 November 2026.
What time does GTA 6 unlock in Australia?
Midnight on Thursday 19 November in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Hobart. The Australian store is reported to run on Sydney time, which means 11 p.m. in Brisbane, 11:30 p.m. in Adelaide and 9 p.m. in Perth on Wednesday 18 November.
Which country gets GTA 6 first?
New Zealand. Its midnight falls at 11:00 UTC on Wednesday 18 November, ahead of every other store region.
Does pre-loading let me play early?
No. Pre-loading only downloads the game ahead of time. It stays locked until the release time for your store region.
Does the Ultimate Edition include early access?
No. Neither edition lists early access. Both unlock at the same time.
How many times was GTA 6 delayed?
Twice. It moved from autumn 2025 to May 2026, and then from May 2026 to 19 November 2026.
Could GTA 6 be delayed again?
It is very unlikely. On Take-Two’s earnings call in the week of 9 November, executives said the launch is on track and Rockstar has finished the game. Pre-loading has been open since 10 November.
When do GTA 6 reviews come out?
Reviews are reported to go live on Wednesday 18 November, the day before launch. That date comes from a leaker and Insider Gaming. Rockstar has not announced a review date or time.
Is there a day-one patch for GTA 6?
Rockstar has not announced one. Several outlets expect an update at launch, so leave automatic updates switched on and keep a little spare storage.
Who makes GTA 6?
Rockstar Games develops and publishes it. Rockstar is owned by Take-Two Interactive.
Is GTA 6 finished?
Yes, according to Take-Two. Its executives told analysts in November 2026 that Rockstar has completed the game.
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