SUNSET STRIPGTA 6 release time › New Zealand
What time does GTA 6 unlock in New Zealand?
GTA 6 unlocks in New Zealand at midnight NZDT on Thursday 19 November 2026, which is 11:00 UTC on 18 November. New Zealand is the first country in the world to get it.
GTA 6 unlock time by city in New Zealand
| City | Local unlock time |
|---|---|
| Auckland | 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 New Zealand?
GTA 6 unlocks in New Zealand at midnight NZDT on Thursday 19 November 2026, which is 11:00 UTC on 18 November. New Zealand is the first country in the world to get it.
Is New Zealand the first to play GTA 6?
Yes. New Zealand's PlayStation Store unlocks first, at 11:00 UTC on 18 November, two hours before Sydney and 18 hours before New York.
When can I preload GTA 6 in New Zealand?
Digital pre-orders can preload from local midnight on 12 November 2026, a week before launch.
Launch night in New Zealand
The Sunset Strip board opens when New Zealand unlocks, so New Zealand 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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