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The GTA VI countdown
Grand Theft Auto VI releases Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This clock runs to release day; the second Rockstar publishes exact unlock hours, this page carries them per region.
Until November 19, 2026 · exact unlock hour TBA -see unlock times by region
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Unlock time by region TBA
Rockstar hasn't announced unlock hours yet. For recent Rockstar launches, digital unlock was either regional midnight or a simultaneous global moment - we'll fill this table the moment it's official (subscribe to the RSS feed to catch it).
| Region | Time zone | Unlock time |
|---|---|---|
| US East Coast | ET | To be announced |
| US West Coast | PT | To be announced |
| United Kingdom | GMT | To be announced |
| Central Europe | CET | To be announced |
| Eastern Europe | EET | To be announced |
| Japan | JST | To be announced |
| Australia (East) | AEDT | To be announced |
| Brazil | BRT | To be announced |
Launch-night prep
Two things you can do before unlock hour exists: clear the SSD space (expect a triple-digit-GB install) and run the launch checklist so nothing ambushes you at midnight. Preload details live on the preload page.