Release time, price and pre-load
GTA 6 in the United States
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 7 regional clocks, midnight comes at 6 different moments, the first at 05:00 UTC, Thu Nov 19.
Launch countdown
To midnight in Eastern (ET): Rockstar unlocks the game at midnight local time, in every region. Unlock time by region
Unlock time
When GTA 6 unlocks in the United States
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern ET · UTC−5 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 18 hours after | |
| Central CT · UTC−6 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 19 hours after | |
| Mountain MT · UTC−7 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 20 hours after | |
| Arizona MST · UTC−7 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 20 hours after | |
| Pacific PT · UTC−8 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 21 hours after | |
| Alaska AKST · UTC−9 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 22 hours after | |
| Hawaii HST · UTC−10 | 12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 23 hours after |
Pre-load
Pre-load in the United States
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern ET | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Central CT | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Mountain MT | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Arizona MST | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Pacific PT | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 4:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Alaska AKST | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Hawaii HST | 12:00 AM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 2:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 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 the United States
As of November 11, 2026, the PlayStation Store in the United States lists the Standard Edition at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. The Xbox Store in the United States 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/en-us/games/grand-theft-auto-vi/
- Xbox Store
- Standard$79.99Ultimate$99.99Upgrade$20.00
- Read on at www.xbox.com/en-us/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 the United States
Xbox Wire gives one start for streaming the game everywhere: , which is 06:00 UTC.[5] On its clocks, that is:
- Eastern (ET)1:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Central (CT)12:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Mountain (MT)11:00 PM, Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Arizona (MST)11:00 PM, Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Pacific (PT)10:00 PM, Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Alaska (AKST)9:00 PM, Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Hawaii (HST)8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 18, 2026
The United States 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 the United States
The PlayStation Store page for the United States shows the age rating ESRB Mature 17+.[3]
Questions
GTA 6 in the United States: FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in the United States?
At midnight local time on November 19, 2026, on each of its clocks in turn: Eastern (ET) at 05:00 UTC, Thu Nov 19; Central (CT) at 06:00 UTC, Thu Nov 19; Mountain (MT) at 07:00 UTC, Thu Nov 19; Arizona (MST) at 07:00 UTC, Thu Nov 19; Pacific (PT) at 08:00 UTC, Thu Nov 19; Alaska (AKST) at 09:00 UTC, Thu Nov 19; Hawaii (HST) at 10:00 UTC, Thu Nov 19. 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 the United States?
As of November 11, 2026, the PlayStation Store in the United States lists the Standard Edition at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. The Xbox Store in the United States lists the Standard Edition at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99.
When did GTA 6 pre-load start in the United States?
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 7:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 on Eastern time; 6:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 on Central time; 5:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 on Mountain time; 5:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 on Arizona time; 4:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 on Pacific time; 3:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 on Alaska time; 2:00 PM, Monday, November 9, 2026 on Hawaii time.
Can I play GTA 6 on Xbox Cloud Gaming in the United States?
Yes. The United States 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 1:00 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2026 on Eastern time.
How long after New Zealand does GTA 6 unlock in the United States?
The first of its clocks, Eastern (ET), reaches midnight 18 hours after New Zealand, where the rolling launch starts: at 05:00 UTC, Thu Nov 19.
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 the United States, 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 (United States)
- Grand Theft Auto VI – Xbox Store (United States)
- 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)