GTA 6 Release Date in India — Local Time & Countdown
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Counting down to midnight local time on November 19 in IST (UTC+5:30) — a reference point, not a confirmed unlock time (Rockstar hasn't announced regional unlock times).
Here's the GTA 6 release date for India. Rockstar has confirmed Thursday, November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; in IST (UTC+5:30) that falls on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
GTA 6 launch day in India
| Release date | Thursday, November 19, 2026 (confirmed) |
|---|---|
| Local date | Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Preload begins | November 12, 2026 |
What's confirmed vs. expected
- Confirmed: the Thursday, November 19, 2026 date and the PS5 / Xbox Series X|S platforms.
- Not announced: exact per-region unlock times. Don't trust any "unlocks at X" claim — Rockstar hasn't said.
- Expected, not confirmed: a PC version. No PC version has been announced. Based on Rockstar's track record (GTA V reached PC roughly 18 months after consoles), a PC release is widely expected later — but it is not confirmed.
See also: GTA 6 price in India and how to pre-order in India. Source: Rockstar Games Newswire.
Frequently asked questions
When does GTA 6 release in India?
GTA 6 launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. In India's time zone (IST (UTC+5:30)), that's Thursday, November 19, 2026.
What time will GTA 6 unlock in India?
Rockstar has not announced exact per-region unlock times. The countdown on this page targets midnight local time on November 19 as a reference point — not a confirmed unlock. We'll update this the moment Rockstar confirms regional timings.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC in India?
No PC version has been announced. Based on Rockstar's track record (GTA V reached PC roughly 18 months after consoles), a PC release is widely expected later — but it is not confirmed.
Can I play GTA 6 multiplayer at launch?
At launch GTA 6 is focused on its single-player campaign. No multiplayer / GTA Online component has been confirmed for day one.
Other countries
GTA 6 release date in other regions.