GTA 6 in South Korea
When does GTA 6 unlock in South Korea?
Midnight (12:00 AM) on Thursday, November 19, local time. That's Wed 18 Nov, 15:00 UTC, from the PlayStation Store listing. South Korea is unlock window 3 of 15, 4 hours after New Zealand.
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Unlocks Wed 18 Nov, 15:00 UTC.
Local time
| Time zone | Unlocks |
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| Korean Standard Time | Midnight (12:00 AM)Thursday, November 19 |
PlayStation 5 digital and code-in-box. Source: PlayStation Store listings (GTAVice), checked 2026-10-09.
Unlocking at the same time
Just before: Australia. Just after: Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan.
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 South Korea
What time does GTA 6 come out in South Korea?
On PS5, GTA 6 unlocks in South Korea at midnight on Thursday, November 19. That is Wed 18 Nov, 15:00 UTC. These times come from PlayStation Store listings; Rockstar has not confirmed them.
Can I preload GTA 6 in South Korea?
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 South Korea?
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 South Korea account unlocks at the South Korea time.