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GTA 6 Countdown
The wait is almost over. Explore the world, prepare for launch, and make every moment in Leonida count.
Counting down to 19 November in your local timezone.
MAKE YOUR FIRST MOVE
Your Leonida toolkit
Every pillar page, with its own guide and tool. Start with the map, check your storage, then track everything to 100%.
AROUND THE WORLD
When does your city go live?
GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time in each store region — so New Zealand plays first. Every row is the same rule, shown in local time.
| Region | Unlock (local) | In UTC | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (Auckland) | Thu 19 Nov, 12:00 am NZDT | 11:00 am UTC, Wed 18 Nov | First in the world |
| Australia (Sydney) | Thu 19 Nov, 12:00 am AEDT | 1:00 pm UTC, Wed 18 Nov | — |
| Japan (Tokyo) | Thu 19 Nov, 12:00 am JST | 3:00 pm UTC, Wed 18 Nov | — |
| Pakistan (Karachi) | Thu 19 Nov, 12:00 am PKT | 7:00 pm UTC, Wed 18 Nov | — |
| India (Mumbai) | Thu 19 Nov, 12:00 am IST | 6:30 pm UTC, Wed 18 Nov | — |
| United Kingdom (London) | Thu 19 Nov, 12:00 am GMT | 12:00 am UTC, Thu 19 Nov | — |
| Europe (Berlin / Paris) | Thu 19 Nov, 12:00 am CET | 11:00 pm UTC, Wed 18 Nov | — |
| USA East (New York) | Thu 19 Nov, 12:00 am ET | 5:00 am UTC, Thu 19 Nov | — |
| USA West (Los Angeles) | Thu 19 Nov, 12:00 am PT | 8:00 am UTC, Thu 19 Nov | — |
The “New Zealand trick” — honestly
On Xbox, changing your console's region to New Zealand has historically let games that unlock at local midnight open earlier — because your unlock follows your store region. It may or may not work for GTA 6, it can affect store pricing and region settings, and PlayStation accounts are region-locked to the account's country, so it generally doesn't apply there. Try it at your own risk; no tool here changes your console for you.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before you hit the streets.
Quick answers, using only verified facts.
How big is GTA 6? What is the GTA 6 file size?
GTA 6 needs up to about 212 GB. The PS5 download is around 209.8 GB and the Xbox listing shows 225.3 GB. Keep roughly 250 GB free so the install and day-one updates have room.
When does GTA 6 release, and what time does it unlock?
GTA 6 launches on Thursday 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (no PC version announced). It unlocks at midnight local time in each store region.
Which country gets GTA 6 first?
New Zealand plays first: midnight NZDT on Thursday 19 November 2026 in Auckland is 11:00 am UTC on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Are there any verified GTA 6 cheat codes?
No. Zero cheat codes are verified for GTA 6 as of 15 November 2026 — the game has not launched, so no code list anywhere is confirmed.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
The Standard edition is $79.99 / £69.99 / €79.99 and the Ultimate edition is $99.99 / £89.99 / €99.99. Both editions have the same install size.
Going for everything? The GTA 6 100% completion tracker with collectibles and Easter eggs keeps your progress. Meet the leads on the GTA 6 characters page — Lucia and Jason.