Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026, simultaneously across the globe, as noted on the release date page. Rockstar has not specified a single global hour; the game unlocks at midnight local time on each storefront. That means New Zealand players get it first, US players get it on the evening of November 18 Eastern Time, and Europe follows on the morning of November 19.
The release applies to PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S. There is no physical disc, so the unlock time depends on your digital store region. Preloads started on November 12, 2026, for all pre-orders.
There is no PC version announced, and no official word on a later PC release window. Rockstar has not called November 19 a “final” date, but no further delay has been mentioned. If you are on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, expect the game to be playable within minutes of the clock striking midnight in your region.