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GTA 6 release time in Japan

GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 19, 2026 in Japan (JST, UTC+9). That is Wed, Nov 18, 15:00 UTC. Same time on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

OFFICIALRockstar Support · Nov 3, 2026 · Checked Nov 9, 2026

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Unlock and preload times

Time zoneGTA 6 unlocksPS5 preload openedXbox preload opened
JSTTokyo, Osaka · UTC+9Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AMWed, Nov 18, 15:00 UTCTue, Nov 10, 12:00 AMTue, Nov 10, 9:00 AM

Times are converted from Rockstar’s rules using each zone’s clock on those dates. Physical code-in-box copies reach shops from November 12; redeem the code to start the download.

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Questions

What time does GTA 6 come out in Japan?

GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 AM local time on Thursday, November 19, 2026 in Japan (JST). That is Wed, Nov 18, 15:00 UTC. Rockstar says the release is at midnight local time in all regions on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

When can I preload GTA 6 in Japan?

Digital preorders can preload from November 10, 2026. On PS5 the preload opens at midnight your local time; on Xbox Series X|S it opens at 12:00 AM GMT, which is Tue, Nov 10, 9:00 AM in Tokyo. The download needs up to 212 GB.

Can I play GTA 6 early by changing my console region?

Do not rely on it. Store regions are tied to your account and payment method, and Rockstar’s official answer is midnight local time. Preload first so the game is ready when it unlocks.

Other countries

SourcesRockstar Support · regional pre-load and release times · Nov 3, 2026Rockstar Newswire · “Pre-Load Begins on November 10” · Nov 3, 2026Unofficial fan site. Not affiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two.