GTA 6 COUNTDOWN.
Pre-loading begins November 12. Rockstar lists November 19, 2026 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release. Follow both milestones in your own time zone.
November 12
November 12, 2026
Rockstar Support says pre-loading starts at local midnight on November 12. Digital pre-orders and redeemed physical download codes can use this window.
November 19
November 19, 2026
This timer ends when November 19 begins in your local time zone. It is not a game unlock timer; an exact unlock hour has not been established by the cited sources.
Dates shown in your local time zone.
What these dates mean
The release date is a calendar milestone for the announced console versions. The pre-load date is when eligible players can begin downloading, according to Rockstar Support. A completed download does not mean the game is playable early. Check your platform storefront for the details specific to your account and region.
Rockstar lists PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Its current official platform information does not give a PC release date. We keep that question separate in the PC status guide.
Check the primary sources
- Rockstar’s GTA VI page lists the game date and platforms.
- Rockstar Support explains the November 12 local pre-load and code-in-box physical edition.
Reviewed September 27, 2026. If Rockstar changes the schedule, use those sources first. Our launch guide covers platform and purchase preparation.