In short: GTA 6 launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at midnight local time on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. You need about 212 GB of free storage.
Release date and time
Rockstar unlocks GTA 6 at midnight local time, region by region. New Zealand is first, then it rolls around the globe time zone by time zone. In the US that means the game unlocks at midnight on November 19 in your own time zone.
| Region | Unlocks (approx. UK time, GMT) |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | Wednesday, Nov 18, 11:00 |
| Australia (east coast) | Wednesday, Nov 18, 13:00 |
| Japan | Wednesday, Nov 18, 15:00 |
| Germany, France, Central Europe | Wednesday, Nov 18, 23:00 |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, Nov 19, 00:00 |
| US East Coast | Thursday, Nov 19, 05:00 |
| US West Coast | Thursday, Nov 19, 08:00 |
These times follow from the "midnight local time" rule. Your account region decides when you get in.
Platforms
- PlayStation 5 (all models, including PS5 Pro)
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- Not on PS4 or Xbox One
- PC: not officially announced. There is no date and therefore no official system requirements yet.
Price and editions
| Edition | Price (Europe) | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | €79.99 | digital and retail |
| Ultimate Edition | €99.99 | digital only |
Prices in other regions differ, so check your console's store. Good to know for boxed copies: the box contains a download code, not a disc. You have to download the game either way.
Download size and preload
Plan for at least 212 GB of free storage. Updates will likely push that higher.
- Digital pre-order: preloading has been available since November 10.
- Code from the box: preload from November 12, once the code is redeemed.
First update already out: Since November 13, version 1.002 has been rolling out in stages, about 1 GB on PS5. Rockstar has not published patch notes so far. If you have preloaded, check for updates once before launch.
How long the download takes depends on your connection:
| Internet | Time for 212 GB (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 50 Mbps | 9–10 hours |
| 100 Mbps | 4–5 hours |
| 250 Mbps | about 2 hours |
On launch night the servers are packed and downloads are often slower. Better to preload now.
Is GTA Online available at launch?
No. At launch GTA 6 is a single-player game. An online mode has not been announced or dated yet.
Setting and main characters
GTA 6 takes place in the fictional state of Leonida, a nod to Florida, with the big city of Vice City. You play a duo: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. A job goes wrong and the two get pulled into a conspiracy that stretches across Leonida. That's all we'll say. No spoilers! Everything else the trailers show is in our trailer breakdown.
What's next?
Tick off your prep in our release checklist and read how to get your console ready. From November 19 we'll add new guides here every day: money, cars, collectibles and Easter eggs.