Regional release guide
GTA 6 release time in US East
The release date is confirmed. The exact hour when the game becomes playable in US East is not announced yet.
US East · America/New_York
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calendar daysuntil November 19, 2026 in America/New_York
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
US East questions
What is the GTA 6 release time in US East?
The release date is November 19, 2026, but Rockstar has not announced an unlock hour for US East.
Will GTA 6 unlock at midnight in US East?
Not announced yet. Do not use the confirmed preload time as the game unlock time.
When does preload start in US East?
Rockstar says digital preorders can begin preloading at local midnight on November 12, 2026.