How many days until GTA 6?
A live countdown to launch that updates itself every day, plus the dates that matter until November 19.
By Gustavo, editor · Updated
There are 45 days until GTA 6. It launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, at midnight local store time: 12:00 a.m. ET in the US (9:00 p.m. PT on November 18) and 12:00 a.m. GMT in the UK.
In your time zone, the US unlock is Nov 19, 12:00 a.m. ET. Pre-load starts a week earlier, on November 12. Source: Take-Two, Aug 7, 2026 earnings release
Launch
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What happens before launch
| Date | What happens | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Digital pre-load opens and the physical edition (a download code) reaches stores | Official |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 9:00 p.m. PT | US unlock on the West Coast (12:00 a.m. ET on Nov 19) | Store |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Launch at midnight local store time | Official |
| Before Nov 20, 2026 | Last chance to buy and get the Vintage Vice City Pack pre-order bonus | Official |
Can the date still change?
There is no sign of it. GTA 6 has been delayed twice (from 2025 to May 2026, then to November), but Take-Two reconfirmed November 19 in its August 7, 2026 earnings release, and pre-orders have been open since June. The rumor of another delay to 2027 is false.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until GTA 6?
GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026. The counter at the top of this page shows the days left and updates itself every day.
What day of the week does GTA 6 come out?
A Thursday: November 19, 2026. Pre-load also opens on a Thursday, November 12.
What time does GTA 6 unlock in the US?
12:00 a.m. ET on November 19, 2026, which is 9:00 p.m. PT on November 18, per the US PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store listings.
When can I download GTA 6?
From November 12, 2026, with the pre-load, if you bought the digital version or redeemed the physical edition's code. The game unlocks on November 19.