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When does GTA 6 unlock for you?

Rockstar: midnight local time on November 19, in every region, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Some store listings show an earlier evening time in countries with several time zones. Pick your city.

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Choose your city

Los AngelesPacific · UTC−8
OFFICIALRockstar Support12:00 AMThu, Nov 19 · local midnight
REPORTED · EARLIERPlayStation Store listing9:00 PMWed, Nov 18 · evening before

The US store listing points to East Coast midnight, so West Coast consoles may unlock at 9:00 PM on Nov 18. Rockstar’s official answer is still your local midnight.

Questions

What time does GTA 6 unlock?

Rockstar Support (November 3, 2026) says GTA 6 releases at midnight local time on November 19, 2026, in all regions, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Why does my store show an earlier time?

The US PlayStation Store lists 05:00 UTC, which is midnight on the East Coast and earlier in the evening of November 18 further west. Plan for the official time and check your console store on the evening of November 18.

Does preload let me play early?

No. Digital preload starts November 10 so the files are ready; the game still unlocks at midnight local time on November 19.

SourcesRockstar Support · regional pre-load and release times · Nov 3, 2026PlayStation Store US listing · checked Nov 7, 2026“Reported” means a store listing or third-party check, not a Rockstar statement.