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Ready for launch
- GTA 6 launch checklist: be ready to play the minute it unlocks
Pre-load now, keep 212 GB free, update your console, and check the countdown on your own console for your unlock time.
- GTA 6 unlock times: when you can play in your region
Midnight local time on Thursday 19 November 2026. In countries with several time zones the store unlocks everyone at once, so players west of the main time zone can start on Wednesday evening.
- GTA 6 Standard vs Ultimate Edition: what you get
Both editions contain the full game. Ultimate costs $20 more in the US and adds vehicles, weapons, clothing and shops. You can start with Standard and upgrade later.
- GTA 6 storage guide: making room for 212 GB
Clear at least 212 GB on the drive the game will run from. External USB drives can hold the game but cannot run it.
- Which console to play GTA 6 on: PS5, PS5 Pro, Series X, Series S or Xbox One
Every console targets 30 fps. PS5 Pro adds a sharper image and ray-traced shadows. Xbox One can only stream the game.
- How to avoid GTA 6 spoilers in launch week
Expect story details online from Wednesday 18 November. Mute keywords before then, stay out of comment sections, and use guides that hide spoilers by default.
- The six regions of Leonida: what Rockstar has said about each
Rockstar has named six regions: a big coastal city, an island chain, wetlands, a faded resort coast, an industrial sugar town and a national park on the northern border.
- GTA 6 characters: who Rockstar has introduced so far
You play as Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Rockstar has introduced six more characters or acts by name. Nothing here goes beyond what Rockstar has published.
Coming once the game is out
These are written from the game itself, so they start on 19 November 2026.
- Beginner’s guide: what to do in your first hours
- How to make money early
- Cheats for PS5 and Xbox, listed only after each code is tested
- Settings: controls, camera and accessibility
- 100% completion checklist that saves your progress