GTA 6 release date, time and price
The official date, unlock times by region, both delays, pre-load and what each edition costs, with a source for every fact.
By Gustavo, editor · Updated
GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Stores unlock it at midnight local store time: 12:00 a.m. ET in the US and 12:00 a.m. GMT in the UK.
Pre-load starts November 12. Standard costs $79.99 and Ultimate $99.99. Take-Two reconfirmed the date in its August 7, 2026 earnings release. Source: Take-Two Q1 FY27 earnings
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
Rockstar only gave the date. The times below come from the release timestamps in each regional PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store listing, checked on October 1, 2026. Unlocks follow your account’s store region, not where you are.
| Store region | Local unlock | UTC | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | Nov 19, 12:00 a.m. | Nov 18, 11:00 | Reported |
| Spain | Nov 19, 12:00 a.m. CET | Nov 18, 23:00 | Store |
| United Kingdom | Nov 19, 12:00 a.m. GMT | Nov 19, 00:00 | Store |
| Brazil | Nov 19, 12:00 a.m. BRT | Nov 19, 03:00 | Store |
| United States | Nov 19, 12:00 a.m. ET | Nov 19, 05:00 | Store |
| Mexico | Nov 19, 12:00 a.m. CST | Nov 19, 06:00 | Store |
In your time zone, the US unlock is Nov 19, 12:00 a.m. ET. On the West Coast that means 9:00 p.m. PT on November 18.
How many times has GTA 6 been delayed?
Twice. It was announced for 2025, moved to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026.
| Date | Announcement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2023 | Trailer 1 announces a 2025 release | Rockstar |
| May 16, 2024 | Take-Two narrows it to fall 2025 | Take-Two |
| May 2, 2025 | Delay 1: to May 26, 2026 | Rockstar |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Delay 2: to November 19, 2026 | Rockstar |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Take-Two reconfirms November 19 | Take-Two |
With the second delay, Rockstar wrote: “We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve.”
How much does GTA 6 cost?
| Region | Standard | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79.99 | $99.99 |
| United Kingdom | £69.99 | £89.99 |
| Eurozone (Spain) | €79.99 | €99.99 |
| Brazil | R$ 449.90 | R$ 549.90 |
- Pre-order bonus: the Vintage Vice City Pack (a ’55 Vapid Stanier with garage, outfits, hairstyles and a weapon livery) for purchases before November 20, plus one month of GTA+ for digital pre-orders.
- Ultimate Edition: extra vehicles (’95 Grotti Cheetah, ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy and more), weapons, outfits, the Paradise Garage, an extra raid (PTT Youngin$ Compound) and Ultimate-only shops. No early access.
- No Collector’s Edition. The $399.99 “Goodtime State – Vice City Collection” is merchandise and does not include the game (VICE).
Is there a disc?
No. The physical edition is a box with a download code. It arrives November 12 so you can redeem it and pre-load. Source: Take-Two
Which platforms?
- PlayStation 5, with a “PS5 Pro Enhanced” label on the PS Store. Rockstar hasn’t said what the Pro adds.
- Xbox Series X|S.
- Not on PS4 or Xbox One.
- PC: not announced. See GTA 6 on PC.
FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out?
November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, at midnight local store time.
What time does GTA 6 release 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 pre-load GTA 6?
From November 12, 2026, at local midnight, for digital pre-orders and redeemed physical codes.
Does the Ultimate Edition give early access?
No. November 12 is pre-load for every edition. Everyone starts playing at the same time.