GTA 6 release dateWhen does GTA 6 come out?
Counting down to midnight on November 19 in your time zone. Rockstar hasn't confirmed unlock times yet.
GTA 6 comes out on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Digital pre-orders can start downloading on November 12. Rockstar has moved the date twice: from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, and then to November 19.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
Rockstar hasn't published unlock times. PlayStation Store listings point to midnight local time, rolling west from New Zealand. Here's when each region should get in, shown in your time.
| Players in | Unlocks, your time | Compared with you | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Wed 18 Nov, 11:00 UTC | First in | Waiting |
| Sydney | Wed 18 Nov, 13:00 UTC | Waiting | |
| Tokyo | Wed 18 Nov, 15:00 UTC | Waiting | |
| Mumbai | Wed 18 Nov, 18:30 UTC | Waiting | |
| Dubai | Wed 18 Nov, 20:00 UTC | Waiting | |
| Berlin | Wed 18 Nov, 23:00 UTC | Waiting | |
| London | Thu 19 Nov, 00:00 UTC | Waiting | |
| São Paulo | Thu 19 Nov, 03:00 UTC | Waiting | |
| New York | Thu 19 Nov, 05:00 UTC | Waiting | |
| Los Angeles | Thu 19 Nov, 08:00 UTC | Last in | Waiting |
If Rockstar picks one global unlock time instead, this board changes. We'll update it as soon as Rockstar confirms.
4,811 days between GTA V and GTA 6
GTA V came out on September 17, 2013. GTA 6 lands 13 years and two months later, the longest gap the series has ever had.
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The records GTA 6 has to beat
- $1 billion
- GTA V's sales in its first three days in 2013, after $800 million on day one.
- 230 million
- Copies of GTA V sold in to stores as of August 2026, across three console generations.
- 90.4 million
- YouTube views for GTA 6's first trailer in 24 hours, a Guinness World Record.
- 475 million
- Views for Trailer 2 across all platforms in its first day, according to Rockstar.
Has GTA 6 been delayed? The full timeline
Twice. GTA 6 was first aimed at fall 2025, moved to May 26, 2026, and then to November 19, 2026.
GTA V launches on PS3 and Xbox 360.
DoneTrailer 1 goes live early after leaking online, then sets a YouTube record.
DoneFirst delay: fall 2025 becomes May 26, 2026.
DelayedTrailer 2 arrives with no warning.
DoneSecond delay: May 26 becomes Thursday, November 19, 2026.
DelayedPre-orders open: $79.99 standard, $99.99 Ultimate Edition.
DoneRockstar shows the Extended Look gameplay reveal.
DoneTake-Two reaffirms November 19 at its annual shareholder meeting.
DonePreload opens for digital pre-orders.
Next upGTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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Quick answers
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not at launch. Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version or a date. GTA V reached PC about 19 months after consoles and Red Dead Redemption 2 about 13 months, so 2027 or 2028 is a fair guess, but it's only a guess. Follow GTA 6 PC news.
Can I play GTA 6 on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. GTA 6 is only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
When can I preload GTA 6?
November 12, 2026, if you pre-ordered a digital copy. Preloading gets the download out of the way; the game still unlocks on November 19.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
Not confirmed yet. Store listings suggest midnight local time, starting in New Zealand. Check the unlock board for your time zone.
Does GTA 6 Online launch on day one?
Rockstar describes GTA 6 as a single-player experience at launch. An online mode hasn't been confirmed for November 19, and the current GTA Online isn't shutting down.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
$79.99 for the standard edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition in the US. Everything bought before November 20 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack. See every edition and price.
Could GTA 6 be delayed again?
The date has moved twice, but Take-Two reaffirmed November 19 in September 2026. Any change would come from Rockstar's Newswire, not from leakers or countdown sites.