Release time, price and pre-load
GTA 6 in Japan
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 Japan that is 12:00 AM JST, or 15:00 UTC, Wed Nov 18.
Launch countdown
To midnight in Japan: Rockstar unlocks the game at midnight local time, in every region. Unlock time by region
Unlock time
When GTA 6 unlocks in Japan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan JST · UTC+9 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 4 hours after |
Pre-load
Pre-load in Japan
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 Japan, that was:
| Clock | PS5 pre-load opened | Xbox pre-load opened |
|---|---|---|
| Japan JST | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 9:00 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 Japan
As of November 11, 2026, the PlayStation Store in Japan lists the Standard Edition at ¥9,800 and the Ultimate Edition at ¥12,280. The Xbox Store in Japan lists the Standard Edition at ¥9,800 and the Ultimate Edition at ¥12,280.[3][4] Prices are copied as each store writes them, in its own currency, and converted into nothing.
- PlayStation Store
- Standard¥9,800Ultimate¥12,280
- Read on at www.playstation.com/ja-jp/games/grand-theft-auto-vi/
- Xbox Store
- Standard¥9,800Ultimate¥12,280Upgrade¥2,480
- Read on at www.xbox.com/ja-jp/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 Japan
Xbox Wire gives one start for streaming the game everywhere: , which is 06:00 UTC.[5] In Japan that is 3:00 PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Japan 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 Japan
The PlayStation Store page for Japan shows the age rating CERO Z.[3]
Questions
GTA 6 in Japan: FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in Japan?
At 12:00 AM JST on November 19, 2026, which is 15:00 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 Japan?
As of November 11, 2026, the PlayStation Store in Japan lists the Standard Edition at ¥9,800 and the Ultimate Edition at ¥12,280. The Xbox Store in Japan lists the Standard Edition at ¥9,800 and the Ultimate Edition at ¥12,280.
When did GTA 6 pre-load start in Japan?
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 9:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 in Japan.
Can I play GTA 6 on Xbox Cloud Gaming in Japan?
Yes. Japan 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 3:00 PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 in Japan.
How long after New Zealand does GTA 6 unlock in Japan?
Japan reaches midnight 4 hours after New Zealand, where the rolling launch starts: at 15:00 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 Japan, 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 (Japan)
- Grand Theft Auto VI – Xbox Store (Japan)
- 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)