GTA 6 release time in Australia
GTA VI unlocks at midnight local time on Thursday 19 November 2026 in each of Australia’s time zones, starting with NSW, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania at Wed 13:00 UTC.
Unlock time in every time zone in Australia
| Where | UTC | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| NSW, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania (AEDT) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Wed 13:00 | — |
| Queensland (AEST) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Wed 14:00 | — |
| South Australia (ACDT) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Wed 13:30 | — |
| Northern Territory (ACST) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Wed 14:30 | — |
| Western Australia (AWST) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Wed 16:00 | — |
PlayStation says GTA VI unlocks at midnight local time. Some outlets report Rockstar may unlock by country rather than by every time zone, which could put all of Australia on one unlock time. We’ll update this page as soon as Rockstar confirms. Digital Foundry report
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GTA 6 in Australia: FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in Australia?
GTA VI unlocks at midnight local time on Thursday 19 November 2026 in each of Australia’s time zones, starting with NSW, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania at Wed 13:00 UTC.
Can I pre-load GTA 6 in Australia?
Yes. Pre-loading opened on 10 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox for anyone who has pre-ordered. You need about 212 GB free. Pre-load guide →
How much is GTA 6 in Australia?
Local pricing is set by PlayStation and Microsoft for Australia. The US price is $79.99 for Standard and $99.99 for Ultimate. Compare editions →
Is GTA 6 on PC in Australia?
No. At launch GTA VI is on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Rockstar has not announced a PC date. On a PC or phone you can stream it through Xbox Cloud Gaming with Game Pass Ultimate.
Sources: PlayStation Support · PlayStation Blog · Rockstar Newswire