GTA 6 · New Zealand
What time does GTA 6 come out in New Zealand?
GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 19 in New Zealand (New Zealand Daylight Time).
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Counting down to midnight in Auckland.
PS5, Xbox and PC
| PS5 · PS5 Pro | Midnight local time, Thursday, November 19 PlayStation Store listing Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment (Oct 23, 2026) |
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| Xbox Series X|S | Same day. Rockstar hasn't confirmed the hour for Xbox: most Xbox Store listings also show midnight, check yours closer to launch. |
| Pre-load | PS5: from Tuesday, November 10, at midnight local time. Xbox Series X|S: at 00:00 GMT, the same moment worldwide. Source: Take-Two Interactive (Jun 24, 2026) · Rockstar Games (Nov 3, 2026) |
| PC | Not announced |
Where GTA 6 unlocks first
First on Earth: the Line Islands (Kiribati), Wednesday 11:00 PM Auckland time.
First big market: New Zealand, Thursday 12:00 AM Auckland time.
Last: Hawaii, Thursday 11:00 PM Auckland time.
Quick answers
What time does GTA 6 come out in New Zealand?
GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 19 in New Zealand, according to the PlayStation Store listing. Rockstar has not announced a single worldwide hour.
Does GTA 6 unlock at the same time on Xbox in New Zealand?
Same day (Thursday, November 19). Rockstar hasn't confirmed the hour for Xbox; most Xbox Store listings show midnight too. We'll update this page as soon as it's official.
When can I pre-load GTA 6 in New Zealand?
Pre-load opens on Tuesday, November 10, for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.