november 19, 2026
GTA 6 release time in Canada
Unlock time, pre-load and price
GTA 6 release times by country › Canada
GTA 6 comes out in Canada at midnight (12:00 a.m.) on Thursday, November 19 (Eastern: Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa).
That is 05:00 UTC on November 19, the moment the PlayStation Store unlocks the game for the United States, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Peru. The time comes from the store's own availability timestamps; Rockstar has not published an official schedule. Reported
GTA 6 unlock time in Canada
| Time zone | GTA 6 unlocks | 24-hour |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern: Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa | midnight (12:00 a.m.), Thursday, November 19 | 00:00 EST |
| Newfoundland | 1:30 a.m., Thursday, November 19 | 01:30 NST |
| Atlantic: Halifax | 1:00 a.m., Thursday, November 19 | 01:00 AST |
| Central: Winnipeg | 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18 | 23:00 CST |
| Mountain: Calgary, Edmonton | 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18 | 22:00 MST |
| Pacific: Vancouver | 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18 | 21:00 PST |
The whole country unlocks at the same instant, so the clock time depends on your time zone.
PlayStation 5 times. Microsoft has not published an Xbox Series X|S schedule; Xbox normally follows the same regional timing.
Pre-load in Canada
Digital pre-orders have been able to download since November 10, 2026. The download is up to 212 GB, and the files stay locked until the unlock time above. Confirmed
| Time zone | PS5 pre-load opened | Xbox pre-load opened |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern: Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 9 |
| Newfoundland | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 8:30 p.m., Monday, November 9 |
| Atlantic: Halifax | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 9 |
| Central: Winnipeg | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 9 |
| Mountain: Calgary, Edmonton | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 9 |
| Pacific: Vancouver | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 9 |
PS5 opened at midnight local time; Xbox opened at 12 a.m. GMT for everyone. Boxed copies contain a download code, not a disc, and are in shops from November 12. More in the pre-load guide.
GTA 6 price in Canada
| Edition | Price | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | CA$109.99 | Digital, or a boxed download code |
| Ultimate Edition | CA$139.99 | Digital only |
Regional store prices as reported by the gaming press; taxes and retailer discounts can change what you pay, so check the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store before buying. Reported The US price is $79.99 and $99.99. What each edition includes is on editions and prices.
Quick answers
What time does GTA 6 come out in Canada?
Midnight (12:00 a.m.) on Thursday, November 19 (Eastern: Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa), according to PlayStation Store timestamps. Rockstar has not published an official schedule.
How much is GTA 6 in Canada?
CA$109.99 for the Standard Edition and CA$139.99 for the Ultimate Edition, as reported from regional store listings.
Can I pre-load GTA 6 in Canada?
Yes. Digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have been able to download since November 10, 2026. The download is up to 212 GB.
Which platforms is GTA 6 on in Canada?
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no PS4 or Xbox One version, and no PC version has been announced.
Other countries
Sources: PlayStation Store availability timestamps compiled by fans and reported by MP1st and Gfinity (September 8, 2026); Rockstar Newswire (pre-load, November 3, 2026); regional prices as listed by Beebom (updated October 16, 2026) and TheSixthAxis (June 25, 2026).