Confirmed by Rockstar · updated November 11, 2026
GTA 6 release time and pre-load
GTA 6 launches Thursday, November 19, 2026 at midnight local time on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-load has been open since November 10 and takes up to 212 GB.
Time left until midnight on November 19, your local time
Pre-load and release times by console
| Console | Pre-load | Release |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 / PS5 Pro | Tuesday, November 10, midnight local time | Thursday, November 19, midnight local time |
| Xbox Series X|S | Tuesday, November 10, 12 a.m. GMT | Thursday, November 19, midnight local time |
| Boxed copy (code, no disc) | Once you have the code, in stores from November 12 | Thursday, November 19, midnight local time |
| PC | Not announced | Not announced |
Before November 19
- ✓ Free up to 212 GB on your console, or add an SSD.
- ✓ Start the pre-load now: the game stays locked until midnight on the 19th.
- ✓ Not pre-ordered yet? The Vintage Vice City Pack is for pre-orders only.
- ✓ Leave the console in rest mode with automatic downloads on.
FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 releases at midnight local time on Thursday, November 19, 2026, in all regions, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Support confirmed it on November 3, 2026.
When does GTA 6 pre-load start?
Digital pre-load started Tuesday, November 10, 2026: at midnight local time on PS5, and at 12 a.m. GMT worldwide on Xbox Series X|S.
How big is GTA 6?
Rockstar says the download takes up to 212 GB depending on the console. No exact per-console size has been published officially.
Can you play GTA 6 before November 19?
No. Pre-loading downloads the game, but it stays locked until midnight local time on November 19, 2026.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC on November 19?
No. Rockstar has announced no PC date or price. On November 19, GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only.
Official sources
- Rockstar Support — regional pre-load and release times
- Rockstar Newswire — Pre-Load Begins on November 10
Times come from Rockstar Support and Newswire. Leonida Vice is an independent fan site.
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