What time does GTA 6 come out?
Expected midnight GTA 6 is expected to unlock at local midnight on November 19, 2026 on most digital stores, the standard for big game launches. Rockstar has not confirmed the exact time yet.
Digital releases usually go live at 12:00 am local time on the release date, so most players can expect GTA 6 to unlock at midnight where they are on November 19, 2026. Some stores instead use a single global unlock time tied to one region, which can shift the local time earlier or later.
Rockstar has not announced the official unlock time or whether it is staggered by region. We will post the confirmed unlock times for PlayStation and Xbox as soon as Rockstar shares them, and our countdown already ticks down in your local time.
If you pre-load the game ahead of launch, you will be able to start playing the moment it unlocks. Set an alert below so you do not miss the exact go-live.
Frequently asked questions
What time does GTA 6 come out?
It is expected to unlock at local midnight on November 19, 2026 on most digital stores, though Rockstar has not confirmed the exact time.
Will GTA 6 unlock at midnight?
Most likely in your local time, as is standard for major digital releases, but some stores use a single global unlock time. Rockstar will confirm closer to launch.