Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch in the UK at 12am GMT on November 19, with the game becoming playable simultaneously on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The developer revealed the release timings in an update on its support website, detailing when players in different regions can access the title.
Midnight release in all regions
According to a statement on the support site, "Grand Theft Auto VI will release midnight in all regions for both PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S." This means UK players can start playing at midnight local time, with no difference in launch timing between the two consoles.
Players who have already downloaded the game will still need to wait until the official release time before they can begin playing.
Worldwide launch details
Unlike games that launch simultaneously across the world, GTA 6 will become available at midnight in each region's respective time zone. This means players in countries such as Australia and New Zealand will reach their local release time before those in the UK.
Gamers in the United States will also have their own midnight launch, making the game available there later than in Britain.
Pre-loading availability
Players who have digitally pre-ordered Grand Theft Auto VI can already pre-load the game ahead of its official launch. Rockstar confirmed that PS5 pre-loading began at midnight local time on November 10, while Xbox Series X|S downloads opened globally at 12am GMT on the same date.
The developer also confirmed that players who purchased a code-in-box edition can begin pre-loading once they receive and activate their code.
