🇳🇿 Release time
GTA 6 inNew Zealand
Reported unlock: Thu 19 Nov, 00:00 Auckland time · Wed 18 Nov, 11:00 UTC
Counting to midnight on 19 November 2026 in your time zone (reported unlock time, not yet confirmed by Rockstar).
Tip:New Zealand is the first major store region to reach midnight.
Unlock
Thu 19 Nov, 00:00
Auckland time
Pre-load
From 12 Nov
Reported, PS5 & Xbox
Unlock order
#1 of 27
One of the first
Other countries
Right column: when each country unlocks, shown in Auckland time.
FAQ
+What time does GTA 6 come out in New Zealand?
Store listings reportedly show GTA 6 unlocking at Thu 19 Nov, 00:00 (Auckland time), which is Wed 18 Nov, 11:00 UTC. Rockstar hasn't confirmed exact times.
+Can I pre-load GTA 6 in New Zealand?
Pre-loading is reported to open around 12 November on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, so you can download the roughly 210 GB game before unlock.
+Do players in New Zealand get GTA 6 early?
New Zealand is among the very first places to unlock.
