GTA 6 worldwide release times confirmed as Rockstar reveals when fans can play

GTA 6 worldwide release times confirmed as Rockstar reveals when fans can play Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026, with Rockstar Games confirming the worldwide release schedule. GTA 6 fans around the world have been told exactly when they can start playing the highly anticipated game as Rockstar Games confirms its global release schedule. Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with players across different regions preparing for the long-awaited arrival. But unlike some major game launches, GTA 6 will not become available everywhere at the same moment. Rockstar has outlined its worldwide launch arrangements in an update to its support website, revealing how the release will work across different countries and time zones. The developer also confirmed that the schedule will apply to both PlayStation and Xbox consoles. 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 release worldwide? Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch at midnight across all regions on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. In an update on its support website, Rockstar said: "Grand Theft Auto VI will release midnight local time on November 19, 2026, in all regions for both PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S." Countries such as New Zealand and Australia will reach the release date before the UK, Europe and the United States. This means players will be able to access the game as their respective regions reach midnight, rather than at one simultaneous worldwide launch time. Both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players will follow the same regional launch schedule, with no difference in release dates between the two consoles. Which country gets GTA 6 first? New Zealand will be among the first major countries to get access to GTA 6, with players there able to begin exploring the game before those in Europe and North America. Based on the midnight local-time release schedule confirmed by Rockstar Games, here is the approximate order in which major countries and markets will reach the GTA 6 launch: - New Zealand - Australia (Sydney and Melbourne) - Japan and South Korea - Singapore and Hong Kong - Thailand - India - United Arab Emirates - Turkey and Saudi Arabia - France, Germany and mainland Spain - United Kingdom and Ireland - Brazil and Argentina - United States and Canada Can you download GTA 6 before release? Rockstar has already opened digital pre-loading for players who have pre-ordered Grand Theft Auto VI. PlayStation 5 pre-loading began at midnight local time on November 10, while Xbox Series X|S pre-loading opened globally at 12am GMT on the same date. The feature allows players to download the game ahead of launch, meaning they will not have to begin installing it from scratch when the release date arrives. However, downloading the game early does not mean it can be played before its official release time.