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When does Grand Theft Auto VI come out?
Unlocks for you: Thursday, November 19, 2026
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GTA 6 trailer
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GTA 6 release time
Rockstar's return to Vice City, after delays from 2025 and May 2026. It's expected to unlock at midnight local time, so players in New Zealand and Australia get it first and the Americas get it last.
Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time on November 19 in each time zone, so New Zealand gets it first (6 AM Eastern on November 18) and each US time zone unlocks at its own midnight. The game needs at least 212 GB of free space. Physical copies (download codes) go on sale November 12.
Release time around the world
| City | Local time | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 8:00 AM UTC |
| Denver | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 7:00 AM UTC |
| Chicago | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 6:00 AM UTC |
| New York | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 5:00 AM UTC |
| São Paulo | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 3:00 AM UTC |
| London | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 19, 12:00 AM UTC |
| Paris | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 11:00 PM UTC |
| Moscow | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 9:00 PM UTC |
| Dubai | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 8:00 PM UTC |
| New Delhi | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 6:30 PM UTC |
| Singapore | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 4:00 PM UTC |
| Tokyo | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 3:00 PM UTC |
| Sydney | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 1:00 PM UTC |
| Auckland | Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM | Nov 18, 11:00 AM UTC |
"Your time" is in UTC.
Release details last checked November 7, 2026. Publishers sometimes change launch times, so check the official store page on the day.
Pre-load opens (digital pre-orders)
Rockstar moved pre-loading up to November 10, starting at midnight local time. Pre-loading doesn't unlock the game early.
Questions
When does GTA 6 come out?
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
It's expected to unlock at midnight local time, so players in New Zealand and Australia get it first and the Americas get it last.
Can I see the release time in my time zone?
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