Launch time confirmed: midnight local time on November 19
OfficialRockstar Support states that Grand Theft Auto VI releases at midnight local time on November 19 in all regions on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A free printable map poster of Leonida will be added to the official site the same day.
A Rockstar Support article last updated on November 3 says the game will release at midnight local time on November 19, 2026, in all regions and on both platforms. Rockstar has not published a table of times by city or time zone.
Store data adds one detail for large countries. The Microsoft Store catalog for the United States lists a single release moment of 05:00 UTC on November 19, which is midnight Eastern Time and 9 p.m. Pacific Time on November 18. This is store listing data rather than a Rockstar statement, so players in western US time zones should check the countdown shown on their own console.
Rockstar also said that on November 19 it will add a printable cover art poster with a map of Leonida to the official site as a free download. A double-sided physical version will be sold shortly after launch at the Rockstar Store for 0.99 US dollars, or included free with any purchase there. November 19 is also the last day to buy the game and still receive the Vintage Vice City Pack.