Release time, price and pre-load
GTA 6 in Australia
Grand Theft Auto VI unlocks at midnight local time on , on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the same rule as in every region.[1] Across its 5 regional clocks, midnight comes at 5 different moments, the first at 13:00 UTC, Wed Nov 18.
Launch countdown
To midnight in New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania (AEDT): Rockstar unlocks the game at midnight local time, in every region. Unlock time by region
Unlock time
When GTA 6 unlocks in Australia
Each row is one of the country's clocks: the local time is Rockstar's rule, and the UTC time and the gap to New Zealand, where the rolling launch starts,[2] are worked out from it and that clock in November.
| Clock | Local time | UTC | After New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania AEDT · UTC+11 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 2 hours after | |
| South Australia ACDT · UTC+10:30 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 2 hours 30 minutes after | |
| Queensland AEST · UTC+10 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 3 hours after | |
| Northern Territory ACST · UTC+9:30 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 3 hours 30 minutes after | |
| Western Australia AWST · UTC+8 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 5 hours after |
Pre-load
Pre-load in Australia
Pre-load opened on : on PlayStation 5 at midnight local time, on Xbox Series X|S at 12:00 a.m. GMT, at the same moment worldwide.[1] On its clocks, that was:
| Clock | PS5 pre-load opened | Xbox pre-load opened |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania AEDT | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| South Australia ACDT | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 10:30 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| Queensland AEST | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| Northern Territory ACST | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 9:30 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| Western Australia AWST | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
The download, how long it takes on your connection and how a boxed code works are in the pre-load guide.
Price
GTA 6 price in Australia
As of November 11, 2026, the PlayStation Store in Australia lists the Standard Edition at $129.95 and the Ultimate Edition at $159.95. The Xbox Store in Australia lists the Standard Edition at AU$129.95 and the Ultimate Edition at AU$159.95.[3][4] Prices are copied as each store writes them, in its own currency, and converted into nothing.
- PlayStation Store
- Standard$129.95Ultimate$159.95
- Read on at www.playstation.com/en-au/games/grand-theft-auto-vi/
- Xbox Store
- StandardAU$129.95UltimateAU$159.95UpgradeAU$30.00
- Read on at www.xbox.com/en-au/games/store/grand-theft-auto-vi/9nl3wwnzlzzn
Stores can change their prices, so follow the links for the current one. The editions, the pre-order bonus and which countries a PlayStation code works in are on GTA 6 price.
Xbox Cloud Gaming
Cloud gaming in Australia
Xbox Wire gives one start for streaming the game everywhere: , which is 06:00 UTC.[5] On its clocks, that is:
- New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania (AEDT)5:00 PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026
- South Australia (ACDT)4:30 PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Queensland (AEST)4:00 PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Northern Territory (ACST)3:30 PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Western Australia (AWST)2:00 PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026
Australia is on Xbox's own list of countries and regions where Xbox Cloud Gaming is supported, as of November 11, 2026. [6]
On the store page
Age rating in Australia
The PlayStation Store page for Australia shows the age rating ACB R 18+.[3]
Questions
GTA 6 in Australia: FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in Australia?
At midnight local time on November 19, 2026, on each of its clocks in turn: New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania (AEDT) at 13:00 UTC, Wed Nov 18; South Australia (ACDT) at 13:30 UTC, Wed Nov 18; Queensland (AEST) at 14:00 UTC, Wed Nov 18; Northern Territory (ACST) at 14:30 UTC, Wed Nov 18; Western Australia (AWST) at 16:00 UTC, Wed Nov 18. Rockstar unlocks the game at midnight local time in every region, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
How much is GTA 6 in Australia?
As of November 11, 2026, the PlayStation Store in Australia lists the Standard Edition at $129.95 and the Ultimate Edition at $159.95. The Xbox Store in Australia lists the Standard Edition at AU$129.95 and the Ultimate Edition at AU$159.95.
When did GTA 6 pre-load start in Australia?
On PlayStation 5, at midnight local time on November 10, 2026. On Xbox Series X|S, at 12:00 a.m. GMT that day, at the same moment worldwide, which was 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 on New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania time; 10:30 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 on South Australia time; 10:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 on Queensland time; 9:30 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 on Northern Territory time; 8:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 on Western Australia time.
Can I play GTA 6 on Xbox Cloud Gaming in Australia?
Yes. Australia is on Xbox's list of countries and regions with Xbox Cloud Gaming, as of November 11, 2026. Streaming starts at one moment worldwide, 1 a.m. ET on November 19, 2026, which is 5:00 PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 on New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania time.
How long after New Zealand does GTA 6 unlock in Australia?
The first of its clocks, New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania (AEDT), reaches midnight 2 hours after New Zealand, where the rolling launch starts: at 13:00 UTC, Wed Nov 18.
More
Launch guides
Release time by region
Every region on one table, in UTC and on your own clock.
Price by country
Every country we read, side by side, with the upgrade and the code rules.
Pre-load and file size
The download of up to 212 GB, how long it takes, and boxed codes.
Play early?
Whether a change of region gets you the New Zealand unlock.
Platforms
PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS4 and PC.
Every country, with its unlock moment and Standard Edition price.
Sources
The facts on this page come from Rockstar Games, PlayStation and Xbox: the store pages for Australia, read on November 11, 2026, retold in our words. Last checked .
- Grand Theft Auto VI regional pre-load and release times (Rockstar Support, updated November 3, 2026)
- Pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 starting today (PlayStation Blog, November 10, 2026)
- Grand Theft Auto VI – PlayStation Store page (Australia)
- Grand Theft Auto VI – Xbox Store (Australia)
- Grand Theft Auto VI Comes to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Through Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 19 (Xbox Wire, November 10, 2026)
- XBOX Supported Countries & Regions: XBOX Cloud Gaming (Xbox)