When Is GTA 6 Coming Out? Release Date, Unlock Time, Preload & Countdown (November 19, 2026)

Short answer: Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Games and Take-Two have confirmed the date, and it has not moved since it was set in November 2025.

GTA 6 Release Date at a Glance

What Time Does GTA 6 Unlock?

Rockstar has confirmed the date, but not the hour. The PlayStation and Xbox store listings show midnight in each store region's main time zone on November 19:

• New Zealand: first, at about 11:00 UTC on November 18
• UK and Ireland: 12:00 a.m. GMT, November 19
• US East: 12:00 a.m. ET, November 19 (05:00 UTC)
• US West: the store listing means 9:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, November 18
• Mexico: last, at about 06:00 UTC on November 19

The unlock rolls across regions over about 19 hours. Because these times come from store listings and not from Rockstar, they could change.

GTA 6 Preload Date

Rockstar has confirmed that preloading starts on November 12, 2026, one week before launch, though it hasn't given a start time. Digital buyers can download the game ahead of time. Boxed copies reportedly include a download code instead of a disc, so physical buyers can preload too.

Was GTA 6 Delayed?

Yes, twice:

Take-Two has restated the November 19 date in each earnings report since, and there's no sign of another delay.

GTA 6 Price and Editions

Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026. Reported US prices are $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, and pre-orders include the Vintage Vice City Pack. Prices and bonuses vary by country and store.

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Is GTA 6 Coming to PC?

Rockstar has not announced a PC version or date. The November 19 launch is console-only. Past Rockstar games reached PC months after the console release.

How Many Days Until GTA 6?

As of November 2, 2026, there are 17 days until launch.

Quick Prep Checklist

1. Check your console storage. The game is reportedly about 210 GB, though this isn't confirmed.
2. Make sure your pre-order is on the right store account.
3. Start the preload on November 12.
4. Use a wired connection for the download.

Sources

• Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI
• Forbes: GTA VI preload window
• GTA Boss: Release date, time and countdown
• GTAside: Release date and countdown
• KeyMap: GTA 6 release time by region
• All Things How: Launch times by region
• PlayStation Store
• Xbox Store

FAQ

When does GTA 6 come out? November 19, 2026.

What time does GTA 6 unlock? Midnight in your store region, per store listings. Rockstar hasn't confirmed the hour.

When can I preload GTA 6? November 12, 2026.

What platforms is GTA 6 on? PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Is GTA 6 on PC? Not announced.

Will GTA 6 be delayed again? No sign of it. Take-Two keeps reaffirming November 19.

Last updated: November 2, 2026. Dates and times can change, so check Rockstar's official channels.