Release time, price and pre-load
GTA 6 in Austria
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] In Austria that is 12:00 AM CET, or 23:00 UTC, Wed Nov 18.
Launch countdown
To midnight in Austria: Rockstar unlocks the game at midnight local time, in every region. Unlock time by region
Unlock time
When GTA 6 unlocks in Austria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria CET · UTC+1 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 12 hours after |
Pre-load
Pre-load in Austria
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 the clock in Austria, that was:
| Clock | PS5 pre-load opened | Xbox pre-load opened |
|---|---|---|
| Austria CET | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 1:00 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 Austria
As of November 11, 2026, the PlayStation Store in Austria lists the Standard Edition at €79,99 and the Ultimate Edition at €99,99. The Xbox Store in Austria lists the Standard Edition at € 79,99 and the Ultimate Edition at € 99,99.[3][4] Prices are copied as each store writes them, in its own currency, and converted into nothing.
- PlayStation Store
- Standard€79,99Ultimate€99,99
- Read on at www.playstation.com/de-at/games/grand-theft-auto-vi/
- Xbox Store
- Standard€ 79,99Ultimate€ 99,99Upgrade€ 20,00
- Read on at www.xbox.com/de-at/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 Austria
Xbox Wire gives one start for streaming the game everywhere: , which is 06:00 UTC.[5] In Austria that is 7:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Austria 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 Austria
The PlayStation Store page for Austria shows the age rating PEGI 18.[3]
Questions
GTA 6 in Austria: FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in Austria?
At 12:00 AM CET on November 19, 2026, which is 23:00 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 Austria?
As of November 11, 2026, the PlayStation Store in Austria lists the Standard Edition at €79,99 and the Ultimate Edition at €99,99. The Xbox Store in Austria lists the Standard Edition at € 79,99 and the Ultimate Edition at € 99,99.
When did GTA 6 pre-load start in Austria?
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 1:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 in Austria.
Can I play GTA 6 on Xbox Cloud Gaming in Austria?
Yes. Austria 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 7:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 in Austria.
How long after New Zealand does GTA 6 unlock in Austria?
Austria reaches midnight 12 hours after New Zealand, where the rolling launch starts: at 23:00 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 Austria, 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 (Austria)
- Grand Theft Auto VI – Xbox Store (Austria)
- 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)