GTA 6 Release Date Australia: What Time It Unlocks

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.

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Counting down to 00:00 AEDT, 19 November 2026.

GTA 6 unlock time by state

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.

GTA 6 price in Australia

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.

FAQ

What time does GTA 6 come out in Australia?

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.

Does Australia get GTA 6 first?

Almost: New Zealand unlocks two hours before Sydney. Australia is second.

How much is GTA 6 in Australia?

AU$129.95 Standard and AU$159.95 Ultimate on the digital stores.

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