november 19, 2026
GTA 6 release time in the US
Unlock time, pre-load and price
GTA 6 release times by country › United States
GTA 6 comes out in the US at midnight (12:00 a.m.) on Thursday, November 19 (Eastern: New York, Miami).
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 the US
| Time zone | GTA 6 unlocks | 24-hour |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern: New York, Miami | midnight (12:00 a.m.), Thursday, November 19 | 00:00 EST |
| Central: Chicago, Dallas | 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18 | 23:00 CST |
| Mountain: Denver | 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18 | 22:00 MST |
| Pacific: Los Angeles, Seattle | 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18 | 21:00 PST |
| Alaska | 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18 | 20:00 AKST |
| Hawaii | 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18 | 19:00 HST |
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 the US
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: New York, Miami | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 9 |
| Central: Chicago, Dallas | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 9 |
| Mountain: Denver | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 9 |
| Pacific: Los Angeles, Seattle | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 9 |
| Alaska | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 3:00 p.m., Monday, November 9 |
| Hawaii | Midnight, Tuesday, November 10 | 2:00 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 the US
| Edition | Price | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $79.99 | Digital, or a boxed download code |
| Ultimate Edition | $99.99 | 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 the US?
Midnight (12:00 a.m.) on Thursday, November 19 (Eastern: New York, Miami), according to PlayStation Store timestamps. Rockstar has not published an official schedule.
How much is GTA 6 in the US?
$79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, as reported from regional store listings.
Can I pre-load GTA 6 in the US?
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 the US?
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).