GTA 6 exact UK release time confirmed as Rockstar reveals when fans can play

GTA 6 exact UK release time confirmed as Rockstar reveals when fans can play Rockstar Games has confirmed the exact GTA 6 UK release time for November 19, 2026, revealing when Grand Theft Auto VI will become playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. GTA 6 fans have finally been told exactly when they can start playing the highly anticipated game in the UK. Rockstar Games has confirmed the official launch timings for Grand Theft Auto VI, which is set to be released on November 19, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The gaming giant revealed the details in an update on its support website, outlining when players across different regions will be able to access the long-awaited title. The announcement comes as excitement builds ahead of the game's release, with fans preparing to explore the fictional state of Leonida in the next instalment of the Grand Theft Auto series. Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as your Preferred Source in your Google search settings. What time does GTA 6 come out in the UK? Rockstar has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will officially launch at 12am GMT on November 19, for players in the UK. Both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S owners will be able to access the game at the same time, with no difference in launch timings between the two consoles. In a statement on its support website, Rockstar said: "Grand Theft Auto VI will release midnight in all regions for both PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S." This means players who have already downloaded the game will still need to wait until the official release time before they can begin playing. Will GTA 6 launch at the same time worldwide? Unlike games that launch simultaneously across the world, GTA 6 will become available at midnight in each region's respective time zone. This means players in countries such as Australia and New Zealand will reach their local release time before those in the UK. Gamers in the United States will also have their own midnight launch, meaning the game will become available there later than in Britain. Rockstar's announcement confirms that the local midnight release applies to both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in all regions. Can you download GTA 6 before release? Players who have digitally pre-ordered Grand Theft Auto VI can already pre-load the game ahead of its official launch. Rockstar confirmed that PS5 pre-loading began at midnight local time on November 10, while Xbox Series X|S downloads opened globally at 12am GMT on the same date. Pre-loading allows players to install the game in advance, avoiding the need to download it from scratch when the release date arrives. The developer has also confirmed that players who purchased a code-in-box edition can begin pre-loading once they receive and activate their code.