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GTA 6 release: date, unlock time and pre-load

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Short answer

GTA 6 launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — 31 days from now. Pre-load opens November 12 at local midnight. Rockstar hasn’t announced an unlock time: store listings show midnight local time. Keep about 250 GB free.

Launch at a glance

Release dateThursday, November 19, 2026ConfirmedRockstar Newswire
PlatformsPS5 and Xbox Series X|S (no PS4 / Xbox One)ConfirmedGamesRadar
Pre-loadThursday, November 12, 2026, local midnightPlausibleGamingBible
Unlock timeNot announced — midnight local time per store listingsUnverifiedGamingBible
Download sizeNot announced — 150 to 250 GB estimatedUnverifiedGTABase
Boxed copyDownload code, no disc — on sale November 12ConfirmedVGC
PC versionNot announced — Q1 2027 per a reportPlausibleForbes / GamesBeat
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Release date: Thursday, November 19, 2026

GTA 6 launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Games set the date on November 6, 2025, after two delays (the 2025 window announced with the first trailer, then May 26, 2026). Take-Two Interactive reaffirmed it in its August 7, 2026 earnings, and no new delay has been announced since.

What time does GTA 6 unlock?

Rockstar hasn’t announced an unlock time. PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store listings show a release at midnight local time on November 19 — midnight in New York, London or Sydney for players there. Until Rockstar confirms it, treat that time as likely, not guaranteed.

We’ll update this page as soon as an official time is published.

Pre-load: how to be ready on day one

If you pre-ordered digitally, pre-load opens on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at local midnight, according to Rockstar’s support page as reported by the press. The game downloads in advance and unlocks at launch.

Rockstar hasn’t published an official file size. Press estimates range from 150 to 250 GB: free up at least 250 GB to be safe (the game plus the first patch). Here’s how much space each console actually gives you:

ConsoleUsable storage
PS5 (825 Go / 825 GB)≈ 667 GB
PS5 Slim (1 To / 1 TB)≈ 842 GB
PS5 Pro (2 To / 2 TB)≈ 1.9 TB
Xbox Series X (1 To / 1 TB)≈ 802 GB
Xbox Series S (512 Go / 512 GB)≈ 364 GB

On Xbox Series S, space is tight: an expansion card or a serious clean-up will probably be needed.

Boxed copy: a code, not a disc

The "physical" edition contains a download code, not a disc: you’ll still need to download the game and free up the same space. Boxed copies go on sale November 12, a week before launch.

What about PC?

Not on November 19: no PC version has been announced. A GamesBeat report (October 13, 2026) points to the first quarter of 2027, unconfirmed by Rockstar. Everything we know is on our GTA 6 on PC page.

FAQ

When does GTA 6 come out?

GTA 6 comes out on Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar Games set the date in November 2025 and Take-Two has confirmed it since.

What time does GTA 6 unlock?

Rockstar hasn’t announced an official time. PlayStation and Xbox store listings show midnight local time on November 19, 2026.

When can I pre-load GTA 6?

Digital pre-load opens on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at local midnight, according to Rockstar’s support page as reported by the press.

How many GB is GTA 6?

Rockstar hasn’t published a size. Estimates range from 150 to 250 GB: keep at least 250 GB free.

Does the GTA 6 boxed copy include a disc?

No. The box contains a download code: you have to download the game, just like the digital version.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC on the same day?

No. No PC version has been announced; a GamesBeat report points to the first quarter of 2027, unconfirmed.

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