What Time Does GTA 6 Unlock?

Last updated: 2026-11-09 · By GTA6Cheat

GTA 6 unlocks at midnight on Thursday, November 19, 2026, and PS5 and Xbox unlock together.

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19.11.2026Release date

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Short answer: Midnight local time on November 19 on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Launch time

Rockstar says the game unlocks at midnight local time on November 19 in each region, with no difference between PS5 and Xbox. In the Americas, some guides say the unlock follows Eastern Time, which would mean 9 p.m. Pacific on November 18. Your store page's countdown is the final word.

To play right at midnight

Finish the preload that opens November 10.
Free up to 212 GB of space; an unfinished download means no midnight start.
Physical copies may need a day-one update, so allow extra time.

If it won't start

Check that the game shows as purchased in your library.
On PS5, try Settings › Users and Accounts › Other › Restore Licenses.
Fully restart the console; stores are busy at launch, so retry after a few minutes.

First stop: cheats

Our all cheats page updates the moment codes are revealed.

Sources: Rockstar Games — official GTA VI page (release date, platforms, images). GTA 5 codes cross-checked against the in-game phone numbers.

Frequently asked questions

What time does GTA 6 come out?

Midnight local time on November 19, 2026.

Does Xbox unlock at the same time as PS5?

Yes, both unlock together.

Can I play GTA 6 on the night of November 18?

Yes, from midnight as November 18 turns into the 19th.