GTA 6 release time in the United States
GTA 6 comes out in the United States on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games has not confirmed the exact unlock time yet; this page updates as soon as it does.
Unlock time not confirmed. GTA 6 releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026, but Rockstar Games has not said what time it unlocks. Every time on this site updates as soon as it is announced.
Last checked October 26, 2026.
GTA 6 is out now.
Counting down to midnight on Thursday, November 19, 2026 in your time zone. The exact unlock time is not confirmed yet.
Unlock time in each United States time zone
| Time zone | Local time | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (New York) | Nov 19 · time TBC | TBC |
| Central (Chicago) | Nov 19 · time TBC | TBC |
| Mountain (Denver) | Nov 19 · time TBC | TBC |
| Arizona (Phoenix) | Nov 19 · time TBC | TBC |
| Pacific (Los Angeles) | Nov 19 · time TBC | TBC |
| Alaska (Anchorage) | Nov 19 · time TBC | TBC |
| Hawaii (Honolulu) | Nov 19 · time TBC | TBC |
Price in the United States
| Standard Edition | $79.99 |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Edition | $99.99 |
| Formats | Digital, or a boxed download code (Standard only) |
Digital price on the PlayStation Store in the United States, checked October 27, 2026. For the Xbox price, check the Microsoft Store.
Preload and download
- Preload: from November 12, 2026 (exact time not confirmed)
- Launch: Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Boxed copies: a download code, no disc
- Install size: waiting for the stores to list it
Where to buy in the United States
- PlayStation Store Digital
- Microsoft Store (Xbox) Digital
- Microsoft Store (Xbox) Digital
- Rockstar Store Digital
- Amazon Code in box
- Walmart Code in box
- Target Code in box
- Best Buy Code in box
- GameStop Code in box
Questions people ask
What time does GTA 6 come out in the United States?
GTA 6 comes out in the United States on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games has not confirmed the exact unlock time yet; this page updates as soon as it does.
When can I preload GTA 6 in the United States?
Preloading starts on November 12, 2026, a week before launch, for digital copies and redeemed download codes. The exact time preloading opens has not been confirmed.
How much is GTA 6 in the United States?
The Standard Edition costs $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition $99.99.
Does every part of the United States get GTA 6 at the same time?
Not confirmed yet. The United States has 7 time zones, so it depends on how Rockstar times the unlock. The table above updates when it is announced.
Is GTA 6 on PC in the United States?
No PC version has been announced anywhere. GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only.