Last updated: September 23, 2026
GTA 6 is expected to unlock across Australia at midnight AEDT on Thursday 19 November 2026 (13:00 UTC on 18 November). Because Australia is expected to follow its earliest time zone, players in Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin and Perth get it on the evening of Wednesday 18 November. Price: AU$129.95 Standard, AU$159.95 Ultimate.
Counting down to 00:00 AEDT, 19 November 2026.
| State / territory | Local unlock time |
|---|---|
| NSW, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania (AEDT) | Thu 19 Nov, 12:00 am |
| South Australia (ACDT)* | Wed 18 Nov, 11:30 pm |
| Queensland (AEST)* | Wed 18 Nov, 11:00 pm |
| Northern Territory (ACST)* | Wed 18 Nov, 10:30 pm |
| Western Australia (AWST)* | Wed 18 Nov, 9:00 pm |
* Expected, based on the rule that countries with several time zones unlock at the earliest zone’s midnight. If your store shows a different time, the store is right.
| Standard Edition | AU$129.95 |
| Ultimate Edition | AU$159.95 |
| Preload | From 12 November 2026 |
| Physical copy | Code in a box, no disc |
Where to buy: PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Store, EB Games, JB Hi-Fi and Amazon AU.
Midnight AEDT on 19 November 2026, which is expected to be 11:00 pm in Brisbane and 9:00 pm in Perth on 18 November.
Almost: New Zealand unlocks two hours before Sydney. Australia is second.
AU$129.95 Standard and AU$159.95 Ultimate on the digital stores.
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