GTA 6 in Australia
When does GTA 6 unlock in Australia?
Midnight (12:00 AM) on Thursday, November 19, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart time. That's Wed 18 Nov, 13:00 UTC, from the PlayStation Store listing. Australia is unlock window 2 of 15, 2 hours after New Zealand.
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Unlocks Wed 18 Nov, 13:00 UTC.
Every time zone
| Where | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, HobartAustralian Eastern Daylight Time | Midnight (12:00 AM)Thursday, November 19 |
| AdelaideAustralian Central Daylight Time | 11:30 PMWednesday, November 18 |
| BrisbaneAustralian Eastern Standard Time | 11:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
| DarwinAustralian Central Standard Time | 10:30 PMWednesday, November 18 |
| PerthAustralian Western Standard Time | 9:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
PlayStation 5 digital and code-in-box. Source: PlayStation Store listings (GTAVice), checked 2026-10-09.
Its own unlock window
Australia has an unlock window all to itself.
Just before: New Zealand. Just after: Japan, South Korea.
All countriesBe ready the second it unlocks
- Preload from 12 November. The download is big, so start early.
- Check it fits on your console.
- Get your number in the GGBRO launch line.
- No early access or beta exists. Spot the scams.
GTA 6 in Australia
What time does GTA 6 come out in Australia?
On PS5, GTA 6 unlocks in Australia at midnight on Thursday, November 19 (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart time). That is Wed 18 Nov, 13:00 UTC. Other parts of the country: Adelaide 11:30 PM (Wednesday, November 18); Brisbane 11:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18); Darwin 10:30 PM (Wednesday, November 18); Perth 9:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18). These times come from PlayStation Store listings; Rockstar has not confirmed them.
Can I preload GTA 6 in Australia?
Yes. Preloading is expected to open on 12 November 2026, a week before launch, so the game is ready the second it unlocks. Buy the digital version or redeem the code from the box first.
When does GTA 6 unlock on Xbox in Australia?
Xbox has not published its unlock times yet. The times on this page are for PlayStation 5. We will add Xbox times as soon as they appear.
Can I play earlier by switching my PS5 to New Zealand?
No. On PlayStation the unlock follows the store region of your account, and codes are region-locked. A Australia account unlocks at the Australia time.