FOR UK PLAYERS
GTA 6 UK Release Time: Midnight, November 19
The reported unlock time for UK, every local time zone, pricing and preload details in one place.
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The short answer
PlayStation Store listings show GTA 6 unlocking in the UK at midnight GMT on Thursday, November 19, 2026, so that's 12:00 AM as Wednesday night turns into Thursday. The UK is on GMT (UTC+0) by then, so the UK unlock is exactly 00:00 UTC.
Important: Rockstar has not announced an official unlock hour. These times come from the PlayStation Store listings for each region, as reported in late September 2026. Microsoft hasn't published Xbox times, though they are expected to be similar. Check your own store page during preload week, from November 12.
Your local unlock time
Based on the PlayStation Store listing for your region. Not confirmed by Rockstar.
Every time zone
| Time zone | Local unlock (reported) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland (GMT) | 12:00 AM, Thu Nov 19 | 00:00, Nov 19 |
| Ireland (GMT) | 12:00 AM, Thu Nov 19 | 00:00, Nov 19 |
Earlier estimates put the UK unlock at 5:00 AM, based on a single worldwide launch moment. The regional PlayStation Store listings now point to a midnight UK unlock instead, so UK players no longer need to wait for the US.
Price
In the UK, the Standard Edition costs £69.99 and the Ultimate Edition £89.99. Pre-orders have been open since June 25, 2026 on PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and the Rockstar Store. Full details are in the GTA 6 price guide and the editions and bonuses guide.
Preload
Rockstar says digital pre-orders can start pre-loading on November 12, 2026, one week before launch, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-loading means the game is installed and simply unlocks at the time above. The preload guide shows how to set it up on each console.
Want the times for other countries? See the worldwide GTA 6 release time table.
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FAQ
Midnight GMT on Thursday, November 19, 2026, according to PlayStation Store listings. Rockstar hasn't confirmed an official hour.
Yes, based on the PlayStation Store listing: 12:00 AM on November 19. Earlier 5:00 AM estimates assumed a single global unlock, which the listings don't show.
£69.99 for the Standard Edition and £89.99 for the Ultimate Edition on PlayStation and Xbox.
From November 12, 2026, for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.