Internet, Nov. 10: Rockstar Games has officially confirmed the regional release timings for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6). The game will unlock at midnight according to each region’s local time zone.
The announcement largely confirms earlier reports based on regional PlayStation Store data. However, one important detail differs from the initial expectations.
The release will follow individual time zones rather than a single countrywide launch time. Therefore, players in different parts of the same country may receive access at different times.
Players in Western Regions Must Wait Longer
Earlier reports suggested that New Zealand would receive GTA 6 first. Players in Mexico and parts of Central and South America were expected to receive it later.
Rockstar’s announcement confirms the broad release pattern. However, players in western parts of countries such as the United States and Canada must wait until their own local midnight.
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For example, players in Vancouver will receive access three hours after those in the Eastern time zone. This differs from earlier expectations of a simultaneous mainland release.
GTA 6 Pre-Loads Begin on PlayStation and Xbox
Digital pre-loading has already started for players preparing for launch.
PlayStation pre-loads began at midnight local time on November 10. Xbox pre-loads began at midnight GMT.
Players can download the game before launch and avoid potential delays caused by heavy network traffic. The game reportedly requires up to 212GB of storage space.
The PlayStation 5 listing also displays a countdown to the release date. This confirms the midnight local-time unlock schedule.
Can Players Access GTA 6 Early by Changing Regions?
Some players may consider switching their console region to New Zealand to access the game earlier.
The process is reportedly simpler on Xbox. Players can change the console’s region settings and restart the device.
However, PlayStation users face additional restrictions. They would need to purchase the game through a new New Zealand account.
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The purchase cannot subsequently be transferred to their main account. Therefore, players should consider these limitations before attempting a regional switch.
Rockstar’s confirmation has clarified the global launch schedule. Players can now plan their downloads and gaming sessions around their local midnight release.
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