Regional release guide
GTA 6 release time in Japan
The release date is confirmed. The exact hour when the game becomes playable in Japan is not announced yet.
Japan · Asia/Tokyo
—
calendar daysuntil November 19, 2026 in Asia/Tokyo
The exact unlock hour is not announced yet. This counts calendar days to the release date, not hours until playable.
Source: Rockstar Games ↗ · Checked 2026-10-07
Japan questions
What is the GTA 6 release time in Japan?
The release date is November 19, 2026, but Rockstar has not announced an unlock hour for Japan.
Will GTA 6 unlock at midnight in Japan?
Not announced yet. Do not use the confirmed preload time as the game unlock time.
When does preload start in Japan?
Rockstar says digital preorders can begin preloading at local midnight on November 12, 2026.