GTA 6 in United States
When does GTA 6 unlock in the United States?
Midnight (12:00 AM) on Thursday, November 19, Eastern time. That's Thu 19 Nov, 05:00 UTC, from the PlayStation Store listing. The United States is unlock window 14 of 15, 18 hours after New Zealand.
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Unlocks Thu 19 Nov, 05:00 UTC.
Every time zone
| Where | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| Eastern (New York, Miami, Atlanta)Eastern Standard Time | Midnight (12:00 AM)Thursday, November 19 |
| Central (Chicago, Dallas, Houston)Central Standard Time | 11:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
| Mountain (Denver)Mountain Standard Time | 10:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
| Arizona (Phoenix)Mountain Standard Time | 10:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
| Pacific (Los Angeles, Seattle)Pacific Standard Time | 9:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
| AlaskaAlaska Standard Time | 8:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
| HawaiiHawaii-Aleutian Standard Time | 7:00 PMWednesday, November 18 |
PlayStation 5 digital and code-in-box. Source: PlayStation Store listings (GTAVice), checked 2026-10-09.
Unlocking at the same time
CanadaColombiaEcuadorPanamaPeru
Just before: Bolivia. Just after: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua.
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 the United States
What time does GTA 6 come out in the United States?
On PS5, GTA 6 unlocks in the United States at midnight on Thursday, November 19 (Eastern (New York, Miami, Atlanta) time). That is Thu 19 Nov, 05:00 UTC. Other parts of the country: Central (Chicago, Dallas, Houston) 11:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18); Mountain (Denver) 10:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18); Arizona (Phoenix) 10:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18); Pacific (Los Angeles, Seattle) 9:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18); Alaska 8:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18); Hawaii 7:00 PM (Wednesday, November 18). These times come from PlayStation Store listings; Rockstar has not confirmed them.
Can I preload GTA 6 in the United States?
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 the United States?
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 United States account unlocks at the United States time.