Frequently asked questions
When does GTA 6 come out?
Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Sources: Rockstar Games Newswire, Nov 3, 2026 · PlayStation Blog, Nov 3, 2026 · checked Nov 6, 2026
What time does it unlock?
PlayStation Store lists 12:00 AM in each country (US Eastern: 12:00 AM on the 19th = 05:00 UTC). Full table in Date, time and pre-load.
Source: PlayStation Store, GTA VI page in each country · checked Nov 6, 2026
Where does it unlock first?
New Zealand: 12:00 AM Nov 19 in Auckland = 11:00 UTC Nov 18 (6:00 AM ET Nov 18), per PlayStation Store and Xbox Store. It's the first of the stores we checked.
Sources: PlayStation Store, GTA VI page in each country · Xbox Store, GTA VI page · checked Nov 6, 2026
When does pre-load start?
On PS5, Tuesday Nov 10 at 12:00 AM your local time, if you pre-ordered. On Xbox, Nov 10 at 12:00 AM GMT worldwide.
Sources: Rockstar Games Newswire, Nov 3, 2026 · PlayStation Blog, Nov 3, 2026 · checked Nov 6, 2026
How much space do I need?
PlayStation asks for at least 212 GB free on PS5; Rockstar says “up to 212 GB depending on your device.” The exact size isn't official yet.
Sources: PlayStation Blog, Nov 3, 2026 · Rockstar Games Newswire, Nov 3, 2026 · checked Nov 6, 2026
Is it on PS4 or PC?
Not PS4: PS5 only. None of the official sources we checked mentions a PC version.
Sources: PlayStation, game page and FAQ · Rockstar Games Newswire, Nov 3, 2026 · checked Nov 6, 2026
Does it have online multiplayer?
PlayStation Store and Xbox Store say GTA VI “is a single-player experience.”
Sources: PlayStation Store, GTA VI page in each country · Xbox Store, GTA VI page · checked Nov 6, 2026
Is there Spanish audio?
No. Per the Xbox Store, audio is English only; Mexican and Spain Spanish come as subtitles and menus.
Source: Xbox Store, GTA VI page · checked Nov 6, 2026
How much does it cost?
$79.99 Standard and $99.99 Ultimate on the PlayStation Store in the US and in 12 Latin American countries. By country, in Editions and prices.
Source: PlayStation Store, GTA VI page in each country · checked Nov 6, 2026
Is there a boxed version?
Rockstar announced code-in-box versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at retailers from Nov 12.
Source: Rockstar Games Newswire, Nov 3, 2026 · checked Nov 6, 2026
What's the GTA+ month?
One month of the GTA+ subscription when you pre-order or buy digital by Nov 19. It auto-renews unless you cancel.
Sources: PlayStation, GTA+ offer terms · Xbox Store, GTA VI page · checked Nov 6, 2026
What's the age rating?
The store shows ESRB Mature 17+ in the Americas and PEGI 18 in Spain.
Source: PlayStation Store, GTA VI page in each country · checked Nov 6, 2026
When do reviews drop?
None of the official sources we checked gives a date. If one is announced, we'll add it here.
Glossary
- Pre-load
- Downloading the game before launch so you can play as soon as it unlocks. For GTA 6, from Nov 10 and only with a pre-order.
- Unlock
- The moment the game can be opened. For GTA 6, 12:00 AM on Nov 19 per your country's store.
- Standard Edition
- The base game.
- Ultimate Edition
- The game plus the Ultimate Edition Upgrade: 11 extras and 5 exclusive places.
- Ultimate Edition Upgrade
- The add-on that turns Standard into Ultimate. US$20 on the US Xbox Store.
- GTA+
- Rockstar's monthly subscription. One free month with a digital pre-order; it auto-renews after that.
- Vintage Vice City Pack
- The bonus for pre-ordering or buying digital by Nov 19.
- Code in box
- A physical box with a download code, not a disc. The code must match your account's region.
- Account region
- The country your PlayStation or Xbox account was created in. It sets your store, currency and which codes work.
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- PlayStation's label for games with specific settings for PS5 Pro.
- Remote Play
- Playing on another device streamed from your PS5. GTA VI supports it.
- ESRB / PEGI
- Age ratings for the Americas and Europe. GTA VI: Mature 17+ and PEGI 18.
- Day-one patch
- The update released on launch day. There's no official size yet.
The GTA 6 definitions come from the sources in the other guides.