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What time does GTA 6 unlock in Japan?
GTA 6 unlocks in Japan at midnight JST on Thursday 19 November 2026 on the PlayStation Store, which is 15:00 UTC on 18 November. Japan and South Korea unlock together, four hours after New Zealand.
GTA 6 unlock time by city in Japan
| City | Local unlock time |
|---|---|
| Tokyo, Yokohama | midnight, Thu 19 Nov |
| Osaka, Kyoto | midnight, Thu 19 Nov |
| Sapporo, Fukuoka | midnight, Thu 19 Nov |
Preload and price
Digital pre-orders can preload from local midnight on 12 November 2026, seven days before release. The Ultimate Edition gives no early access. No PC version at launch. Rockstar has not announced a PC date; reports point to 2027.
Questions
What time does GTA 6 unlock in Japan?
GTA 6 unlocks in Japan at midnight JST on Thursday 19 November 2026 on the PlayStation Store, which is 15:00 UTC on 18 November. Japan and South Korea unlock together, four hours after New Zealand.
Does Japan get GTA 6 before Europe?
Yes. Japan unlocks at 15:00 UTC on 18 November, eight hours before Central Europe and nine hours before the UK.
When can I preload GTA 6 in Japan?
Digital pre-orders can preload from local midnight on 12 November 2026, a week before launch.
Launch night in Japan
The Sunset Strip board opens when New Zealand unlocks, so Japanese players can watch the first clips land, call which ones go viral, and post their own the moment they start. Make a Clip Call or try today's challenge.
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