The GTA 6 launch hub

When does GTA 6 come out?

Grand Theft Auto VI launches Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, unlocking at midnight Eastern Time — which means the West Coast is actually playing at 9:00 PM on Wednesday the 18th. Preloads are live on both platforms right now.

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Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 12:00 AM ET · PS5 & Xbox Series X|S

Preload available now Midnight ET unlock No PC at launch

What time does it unlock? Prices & editions

The final stretch

Sun, Nov 9 · 6:00 PM CT

Xbox preload goes live.
Mon, Nov 10 · 12:00 AM

PS5 preload goes live — the full game can be downloaded now.
Nov 18

Review day: per the gaming press, scores from major outlets are expected the day before launch.
Wed night → Thu, Nov 19 · 12:00 AM ET

GTA 6 goes live nationwide — 11 PM CT, 10 PM MT, 9 PM PT on Wednesday the 18th.
Through Nov 20

Last day to get the preorder bonus with any digital edition.

Launch at a glance

Release date: November 19, 2026Thursday, midnight ET
Platforms: PS5 & Xbox Series X|SNo PC at launch
Unlock: 12:00 AM ET9:00 PM PT on Nov 18
File size: Up to 212 GBClear space with room to spare
Price (digital): $79.99 · $99.99Standard & Ultimate editions
Online: Not at launchStory mode first; online later

Launch guides

Unlock

What time does GTA 6 unlock?

Midnight ET everywhere in the US — see what your clock will say, plus how to play up to 18 hours early.

See times → Preload

Download early & fit the 212 GB

Preloads are live: times per platform, download size, and how to free up space on your console.

Read guide → Prices

Editions, prices & bonus

Standard ($79.99) or Ultimate ($99.99)? What changes, the preorder bonus, and how the upgrade works.

See prices → Story

Jason, Lucia & Leonida

Meet the lead duo, the return of Vice City, and the fictional state shaped like Florida.

Meet them → FAQ

Frequently asked questions

PC, online, cheats, mobile scams, file size, price — the most-searched GTA 6 questions, answered.

Read FAQ → Play early

The New Zealand trick

The classic region-switch move to unlock up to 18 hours early on Xbox and PS5 — with the fair warnings.

See method →

Quick answers

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

Not at launch. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only; Rockstar has not announced a PC version. Press reports point to early 2027, but that remains a rumor.

Is GTA 6 Online in at launch?

No. GTA 6 starts as a single-player experience; the online mode arrives later, on a date that has not been announced. GTA 5's GTA Online keeps running in the meantime.

Is "GTA 6 mobile" real?

No — it is a scam. There is no GTA 6 for Android or iPhone. Any site or app promising one is after your data. Read the full warning.

See all frequently asked questions →