GTA 6 release time in USA
GTA VI unlocks at midnight local time on Thursday 19 November 2026 in each of the USA’s time zones, starting with Eastern at Thu 05:00 UTC.
Unlock time in every time zone in USA
| Where | UTC | Your time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (New York, Miami) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 05:00 | — |
| Central (Chicago, Dallas) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 06:00 | — |
| Mountain (Denver) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 07:00 | — |
| Arizona (Phoenix) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 07:00 | — |
| Pacific (Los Angeles, Seattle) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 08:00 | — |
| Alaska (Anchorage) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 09:00 | — |
| Hawaii (Honolulu) 00:00 local, Thu 19 Nov | Thu 10:00 | — |
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 the USA on one unlock time. We’ll update this page as soon as Rockstar confirms. Digital Foundry report
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GTA 6 in USA: FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in the USA?
GTA VI unlocks at midnight local time on Thursday 19 November 2026 in each of the USA’s time zones, starting with Eastern at Thu 05:00 UTC.
Can I pre-load GTA 6 in the USA?
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 the USA?
Local pricing is set by PlayStation and Microsoft for USA. The US price is $79.99 for Standard and $99.99 for Ultimate. Compare editions →
Is GTA 6 on PC in the USA?
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