Filling in at launch, Nov 19
Release
GTA VI release time by region
When GTA VI unlocks by region: the confirmed November 19, 2026 launch date plus clearly-labeled expected unlock times.
Confirmed: GTA VI launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Expected: exact unlock times are not confirmed yet — the rows below carry our clearly-labeled expectations, and nothing here is presented as official until Rockstar or the platform stores say so.
Unlock times by region
| Region | Launch date | Unlock time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (Eastern / Central / Mountain / Pacific) | Nov 19, 2026 — Official | TBC — midnight-local expected | Expected |
| United Kingdom & Europe | Nov 19, 2026 — Official | TBC — midnight-local expected | Expected |
| Asia & Australia / New Zealand | Nov 19, 2026 — Official | TBC — midnight-local expected | Expected |
| Physical (retail disc) | Nov 19, 2026 — Official | TBC — store hours vary | Expected |
Reading this table
- Official means Rockstar Games has confirmed it.
- Expected means it is our expectation — past launches unlocked at local midnight — and it becomes Official only when Rockstar or the platform stores confirm.
- Pre-load details are covered on the pre-load guide.
Sources
- Official Rockstar Games and platform (PlayStation / Xbox) announcements — individual sources are cited as this guide fills in.
CyberGrokr News Desk
We report GTA VI news from official Rockstar, Take-Two and platform sources first, and label everything else Reported or Rumor. Corrections are dated and kept on record.