GTA 6 release time in the US: when it unlocks
Short answer: GTA 6 unlocks in the US at midnight Eastern on Thursday 19 November 2026, all at once. That’s 9pm Wednesday 18 November on the West Coast, 11pm Central and 10pm Mountain.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Updated
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Unlock time in the US
| Where | Unlock time (local) |
|---|---|
| Eastern (New York, Miami) | 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov |
| Central (Chicago, Dallas) | 11:00pm, Wed 18 Nov |
| Mountain (Denver) | 10:00pm, Wed 18 Nov |
| Pacific (Los Angeles) | 9:00pm, Wed 18 Nov |
| Alaska | 8:00pm, Wed 18 Nov |
| Hawaii | 7:00pm, Wed 18 Nov |
In UTC: 05:00 on 19 November. Based on PlayStation Store listings. Reported
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PS5 vs Xbox
These times come from PlayStation Store listings. Xbox hasn't published a region list, but Xbox games usually unlock at midnight local time too. Rockstar hasn't confirmed exact times, so check again on launch week.
Be ready at midnight
- Pre-load from 12 November: pre-load checklist.
- Price in the US: GTA 6 price in the US.
- Other countries: unlock times by region.
Sources
Last checked: 24 Oct 2026. Labels: Official = Rockstar or platform holder, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does GTA 6 come out in the US?
Midnight Eastern on 19 November, which is 9pm Pacific on 18 November. The whole US unlocks at the same moment.
Can I play GTA 6 early in the US?
No. Pre-loading from 12 November only downloads the game; it stays locked until the unlock time.
When can I pre-load GTA 6 in the US?
From 12 November 2026, if you pre-ordered digitally.
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