In the US, GTA 6 launches Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The unlock hour is not announced; a midnight-ET unlock would mean 9 p.m. PT on November 18.
| Time zone | If it unlocked at midnight ET (rumour) |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 12:00 a.m., Nov 19 |
| Central (CT) | 11:00 p.m., Nov 18 |
| Mountain (MT) | 10:00 p.m., Nov 18 |
| Pacific (PT) | 9:00 p.m., Nov 18 |
Launch eve in Miami
On November 18, the Miami HEAT play as "Vice City" with special uniforms and court against the Milwaukee Bucks at Kaseya Center, 7 p.m. ET.
Where to buy in the US
- PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store (digital, pre-load from Nov 12)
- Rockstar Games Store
- Retailers (boxed copies contain a download code)
- Standard
- $79.99
- Ultimate
- $99.99
- ESRB
- Mature 17+
Sources
- Grand Theft Auto VI - official site (accessed 2026-11-01)
- Rockstar Newswire: Watch the Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer
- Take-Two IR: Results for Fiscal First Quarter 2027
- Forbes: You Can Install GTA VI Early - Here's The Preload Window
- NBA.com / Miami HEAT: A Night In Vice City
- Gematsu: Miami HEAT to play as Grand Theft Auto VI's Vice City on November 18
- VGC: Miami Heat NBA team to rebrand as 'Vice City' in GTA 6 marketing stunt
- Take-Two IR: Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI
- GTA VI official site - Editions page (accessed 2026-11-01)
