What time does GTA 6 come out in the United States?
GTA 6 unlocks at 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 19 in every time zone of the United States, starting with Eastern Standard Time.
Counting down to midnight in New York.
Time zones in the United States, each at its own midnight
PS5, Xbox and PC
| PS5 · PS5 Pro | Midnight local time, Thursday, November 19 PlayStation Store listing Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment (Oct 23, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
GTA 6 price in the United States
Where GTA 6 unlocks first
First on Earth: the Line Islands (Kiribati), Wednesday 05:00 AM New York time.
First big market: New Zealand, Wednesday 06:00 AM New York time.
Last: Hawaii, Thursday 05:00 AM New York time.
Quick answers
What time does GTA 6 come out in the United States?
GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time in each of the 7 time zones of the United States, on Thursday, November 19, according to the PlayStation Store listing.
Does GTA 6 unlock at the same time on Xbox in the United States?
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 the United States?
Pre-load opens on Tuesday, November 10, for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.