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GTA 6 Launch Night

GTA 6 is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The countdown below runs to midnight Eastern on the 19th. Exact unlock times can vary by store and region, and we'll post them here once Rockstar or the stores confirm them.

Your first-hour checklist

Your checks are saved on this device.

Confirm the preload finishedOpen your console's game library and check GTA 6 shows as ready to play, not still downloading.

Free up storageDay-one patches can be large. Clear space now so a patch doesn't block you at launch.

Update your console softwareInstall any pending system update tonight so it doesn't interrupt launch.

Mute spoiler keywordsMute GTA 6 story terms on X and YouTube for the first week if you want to go in blind.

Pick your graphics mode on first bootIf the game offers quality vs. performance modes, choose before you start the first mission.

Note your platform for tipsWhen you send us a cheat, pin or vehicle, include PS5 or Xbox so we can test it on the same system.

Get day-one routesJoin the email list or Discord so verified money routes and pins reach you as they're confirmed.

Bookmark the map and cheats pagesBoth update through launch week as tips are tested.

After you boot up

Pin what you find

Add collectibles and secrets to the community map.

Track your money

Log sessions and compare your GTA$ per hour.

Cheat codes

Listed once tested on PS5 and Xbox.