SUNSET STRIPGTA 6 release time › UK
What time does GTA 6 unlock in the UK?
GTA 6 unlocks in the UK at midnight GMT on Thursday 19 November 2026 on the PlayStation Store. That is 00:00 UTC, 11 hours after New Zealand and five hours before New York.
GTA 6 unlock time by city in the UK
| City | Local unlock time |
|---|---|
| London, Manchester, Birmingham | midnight, Thu 19 Nov |
| Edinburgh, Glasgow | midnight, Thu 19 Nov |
| Cardiff, Belfast | 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 the UK?
GTA 6 unlocks in the UK at midnight GMT on Thursday 19 November 2026 on the PlayStation Store. That is 00:00 UTC, 11 hours after New Zealand and five hours before New York.
Does Ireland get GTA 6 at the same time as the UK?
Yes. Ireland is on the same time as the UK in November, so both unlock at midnight on 19 November.
Can I play GTA 6 on the evening of 18 November in the UK?
Not on the UK store. The UK unlocks at midnight, so the earliest start is 12:00 am on Thursday 19 November.
When can I preload GTA 6 in the UK?
Digital pre-orders can preload from local midnight on 12 November 2026, a week before launch.
Launch night in the UK
The Sunset Strip board opens when New Zealand unlocks, so UK 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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