› Countdown to the launch of GTA 6.
› This live timer tracks how much time remains until Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 12:00 AM local time, when the digital edition unlocks according to PlayStation Store and Xbox Store countdown timers.
› Below you will also find schedules for pre-loading and the world's earliest regional unlock.Until GTA 6 Release (Nov 19, 2026, 12:00 AM ET)Launch Nov 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM ETUntil PS5 Pre-load (Nov 10, 12:00 AM ET)Nov 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM ETUntil New Zealand Unlock (Nov 18, 6:00 AM ET)Nov 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM ETGTA 6 Global Schedule and Unlock TimesDate & TimeEventTuesday, Nov 10, 12:00 AM local timePre-load unlocks on PS5Sunday, Nov 9, 7:00 PM ET (Nov 10, 12:00 AM GMT)Pre-load unlocks on Xbox Series X|SThursday, Nov 12Physical boxed copies hit retail stores (download code included, no disc)Wednesday, Nov 18, 6:00 AM ET (11:00 AM UK)GTA 6 unlocks in New ZealandThursday, Nov 19, 12:00 AM local timeOfficial launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|SRockstar officially announced the release date and updated pre-load schedule.
› Store unlock hours currently reflect store listing countdowns, as Rockstar has not yet confirmed an exact universal launch hour.