GTA 6 Release Date Countdown

Q: What time will GTA 6 release?

GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time. New Zealand gets it first on November 18 at 11:00 UTC. Countries with several time zones are expected to unlock when their earliest time zone reaches midnight.

Q: Is GTA 6 going to come out early?

No. There is no early access. New Zealand and Australia only play first because their midnight arrives first.

GTA 6 comes out Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — — days from now.

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Counting down to midnight, November 19, in your local time zone.

The GTA 6 release date is Thursday, November 19, 2026. Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. It unlocks at midnight local time in each region, so New Zealand gets it first (November 18 at 11:00 UTC). Digital pre-orders can start downloading on November 12, 2026.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Quick answers

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Does GTA 6 have crossplay or online?Not at launch →
Does GTA 6 come on a disc?No — code in a box →
When is GTA 6 Trailer 3?Latest status →

GTA 6 at a glance

Release date	Thursday, November 19, 2026
Unlock time	Midnight local time (staggered by region)
Platforms	PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
PC	Not announced
Price	$79.99 Standard / $99.99 Ultimate Edition
Preload	November 12, 2026
Physical copy	Code in a box — no disc
Online mode at launch	No — single-player at launch
Setting	The state of Leonida, including Vice City
Main characters	Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos
PS4 / Xbox One	Not coming

Key dates

Date	What happens
December 5, 2023	Trailer 1
May 2, 2025	First delay announced (to May 26, 2026)
May 6, 2025	Trailer 2
November 6, 2025	Second delay announced (to November 19, 2026)
June 25, 2026	Pre-orders open, price confirmed
August 27, 2026	“Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look” gameplay showcase
November 12, 2026	Preload begins; code-in-box copies reach stores
November 18, 2026, 11:00 UTC	First unlock (New Zealand)
November 19, 2026	Launch day across most of the world
November 20, 2026	Vintage Vice City Pack no longer included with new purchases

GTA 6 release FAQ

When does GTA 6 come out?

GTA 6 comes out on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The date has been locked in since pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026.

How many days until GTA 6 comes out?

The countdown at the top of this page shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds until midnight on November 19 in your time zone.

What time will GTA 6 release?

GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time. The rollout is staggered, so New Zealand gets it first on November 18 at 11:00 UTC. Countries with several time zones are expected to unlock when their earliest time zone reaches midnight. See your country’s time.

Is GTA 6 going to come out early?

No. There is no early access. Players in New Zealand and Australia only play first because their midnight arrives first.

What was GTA 6’s original release date?

Rockstar first targeted fall 2025, then moved GTA 6 to May 26, 2026, and finally to November 19, 2026. Full delay history.

Can I preload GTA 6?

Yes. Digital pre-orders can preload from November 12, 2026. Physical copies contain a download code and go on sale the same day.

Is GTA 6 on PS4 or Xbox One?

No. GTA 6 is only for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Does GTA 6 have online multiplayer?

Not at launch. GTA 6 releases as a single-player experience. An online mode has not been dated.