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Rockstar opens the pre-load for pre-order customers ahead of the November 19 launch.
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Out nowGTA 6 is out on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
GTA 6 releases on November 19, 2026 at midnight local time.
Thursday, November 19, 2026. PS5 & Xbox Series X|S - unlocks at midnight your local time. Xbox Cloud Gaming (incl. Xbox One) from 1 AM ET.
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GTA 6 release time & quick facts
Unlock time, file size, pre-load and editions. Each fact links to its source.
Release date
Thu, Nov 19 2026
Worldwide on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Source: PlayStation Support
Unlock time
Midnight local
The game unlocks at 12:00 AM in your own time zone on Nov 19.
Source: PlayStation Support
File size
~212 GB
Plus a ~1 GB day-one patch.
Reported (Polygon), not an official Rockstar figure
Source: Polygon
Pre-load
Open since Nov 10
Available now for pre-order customers.
Source: Rockstar: Pre-Load Now
Xbox One
Cloud from 1 AM ET
Playable on Xbox One via Xbox Cloud Gaming from 1 AM ET on Nov 19 (uses Series S settings).
Source: Xbox Wire
Editions
Standard & Ultimate
Standard (digital, plus physical code-in-box) and Ultimate.
Source: PlayStation Support
PC
Not announced
No PC version has been announced.
Source: Polygon
FAQ
GTA 6 unlock time & file size: FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out?
Grand Theft Auto VI releases worldwide on Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What time does GTA 6 unlock?
GTA 6 unlocks at midnight (12:00 AM) local time on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Xbox Cloud Gaming access (including Xbox One) starts at 1 AM ET on November 19.
How big is the GTA 6 file size?
Reported (Polygon), not an official Rockstar figure: the install needs about 212 GB, plus a day-one update of about 1 GB.
Can I pre-load GTA 6?
Yes. Pre-load opened on November 10, 2026 for players who pre-ordered.
Can I play GTA 6 on Xbox One?
Yes, through Xbox Cloud Gaming from 1 AM ET on November 19, 2026. It runs with Xbox Series S settings.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
No PC version of GTA 6 has been announced.
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The Festival
Short official teaser for "Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival".
Launch Gallery
A large set of official 4K screenshots of characters, Vice City, the wider state of Leonida and the Ultimate Edition.
Launch Trailer
The official launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI.
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GTA 6 guides, map & secrets: coming at launch
Guides go up as soon as we've played and checked them. Here's what's planned.
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Guides
Beginner tips, mission walkthroughs, money making and best early cars. Tested in-game.
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Maps
Location lists for Vice City and the rest of Leonida: safehouses, stores and hidden spots.
- Coming at launch
Secrets
Easter eggs, hidden locations and references, documented as we find them.
- Coming at launch
Collectibles
One page per collectible type, with locations and a checklist.
- Coming at launch
News
Patches, updates and official announcements, clearly sourced.