Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for release on November 19, and details regarding its worldwide availability are beginning to surface. Unofficial analysis of PlayStation Store listings across 63 countries indicates that the game may not launch simultaneously across all regions, with the United States potentially being among the last to gain access. This information, gathered by GTA Vice and not yet confirmed by Rockstar Games, suggests the game will unlock at midnight local time on the PlayStation Store.
This staggered release means players in New Zealand and Australia could be among the first to play, with access beginning at midnight their local time. For those in the US, this translates to an unlock time of 5 AM PT / 8 AM ET on November 18, according to the same analysis. Consequently, players in the US might have to wait an additional 16 hours after the initial global unlock to play the game in their respective time zones.
Such a schedule could lead to concerns about spoilers for players in later time zones. It is important to note that these details are based on unconfirmed store listings and could be subject to change. Official confirmation from Rockstar Games is expected.
Preloading for Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to begin on November 12, one week before the official launch. The physical edition of the game will also be available in stores on this date, though it will not be playable until November 19. Preorder sales for GTA 6 have already been significant, with SensorTower reporting over 5 million copies sold. Projections suggest this could reach 25 million units by launch, potentially generating over $2 billion in revenue, a figure reportedly sufficient to cover the game's development costs.