Is GTA 6 Out? Release Date, Unlock Time and Where to Play
Is GTA 6 Out? Release Date, Unlock Time and Where to Play

Short answer: Not yet. GTA 6 comes out on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It unlocks at midnight in your local time, and Xbox Cloud Gaming follows from 1am ET the same night. If you pre-ordered digitally, you can preload it now, so it is ready the moment it unlocks.

GTA 6 release timeline: size confirmed Nov 3, preload Nov 10, unlock Nov 19 at midnight local time, Xbox Cloud from 1am ET
The road to launch. Chart: FpsGen.

When exactly does GTA 6 come out?

Date and time
PS5 November 19, 2026, midnight local time
Xbox Series X|S November 19, 2026, midnight local time
Xbox Cloud Gaming (incl. Xbox One) November 19, 2026, from 1am ET
PC Not announced

Because it unlocks at local midnight, players in New Zealand and Australia get it first, then Asia, Europe and finally the Americas. Full list by country: GTA 6 release time.

What platforms is GTA 6 on?

What can you do right now?

  1. Preload if you pre-ordered digitally. Preloading opened on November 10: preload guide.
  2. Free up space: GTA 6 needs up to 212 GB: file size.
  3. Choose your edition: Standard vs Ultimate.
  4. Get ready for 100% with our free GTA 6 Completion Tracker.
GTA 6: the Grotti 95 Cheetah parked in front of a Vice City tower
The Grotti '95 Cheetah, one of the Ultimate Edition cars. Image: Rockstar Games.

Is there any chance of another delay?

Rockstar has not signalled any change. Preloading is already live, the file size is final and the Xbox Cloud launch is set, so the November 19 date looks locked in.

What happens on launch day?

Expect very busy servers around midnight, as millions of players sign in at the same time. If you cannot connect, check our live Is GTA 6 down? page, made from player reports, and the crash and launch fixes.

FAQ

Is GTA 6 out now?

Not yet. GTA 6 comes out on November 19, 2026, at midnight local time on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Did GTA 6 get delayed again?

No. The November 19, 2026 date is confirmed, and preloading started on November 10.

Can I play GTA 6 early?

No. Even with a preload, the game only unlocks at midnight local time on November 19.

Is GTA 6 out on PC?

No. Rockstar has not announced a PC version or date.

Is GTA 6 on PS4?

No. GTA 6 is only on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and, by streaming, Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Sources: Rockstar Games preload announcement (Nov 3, 2026) and Xbox Wire (Nov 10, 2026). Last checked November 14, 2026.

John N.
John N.
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