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GTA 6 launch guide

GTA 6 releases on 19 November 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Standard Edition costs $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99. The download needs up to 212 GB of free space.

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Thursday 19 November, midnight your time. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

When does GTA 6 unlock in my country?

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GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time on Thursday 19 November 2026, in every region, on both PS5 and Xbox. Places further east get it first, so players in New Zealand start before everyone else.

One thing to check in the US: the PlayStation Store lists 12am Eastern for the whole country, which would be 9pm Pacific on 18 November. Rockstar's own page says midnight local time. Look at the countdown on your store page to be sure.

Source: Rockstar Support, updated 3 November

How much does GTA 6 cost?

In the US, the Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99. Prices in other countries are below. Tap a country for where to buy and when it unlocks there.

Standard and Ultimate prices from the official PlayStation Store in each country, checked on 12 November 2026.

Should I buy Standard or Ultimate?

Standard gives you the whole story. Ultimate adds cosmetic extras like cars, weapons and outfits. If you are not sure, buy Standard: on Xbox you can upgrade later for $20.

The 1955 Vapid Stanier from the Vintage Vice City Pack© Rockstar Games

Standard Edition

$79.99

  • The full game
  • Vintage Vice City Pack if you order or buy before 20 November: a 1955 Vapid Stanier car, a Shore Court garage, outfits and a Vercetti weapon pattern
  • One month of GTA+ with digital orders (not boxed copies)
The Grotti Cheetah from the Ultimate Edition© Rockstar Games

Ultimate Edition

$99.99

  • Everything in Standard (digital only, no boxed copy)
  • 16 extra items: cars, a boat, a buggy, weapons, outfits and five shops only Ultimate players can use
  • A classic car side job for the collector Wyman

Source: Rockstar Games, GTA VI page

How big is GTA 6 and when can I preload?

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GTA 6 needs up to 212 GB of free space, depending on your console. Preload is already open for digital copies. It started on 10 November: at midnight local time on PS5, and at midnight GMT worldwide on Xbox. If you bought a boxed copy, its download code works from 12 November.

How much of each console 212 GB takes up

  • Xbox Series S (512 GB)58%

    of 364 GB usable space

  • PS5 (825 GB)32%

    of 667 GB usable space

  • Xbox Series X (1 TB)26%

    of 802 GB usable space

  • PS5 Slim (1 TB)25%

    of 848 GB usable space

Size: Rockstar Newswire, 3 NovemberPreload: Rockstar Support, pre-load FAQ

Is GTA 6 on PC or PS4?

No. GTA 6 launches only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar has not announced a PC version or a date for one.

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