GTA 6 releases in India at 12:00 am IST on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-loading opens on November 10: at 12:00 am IST on PS5 and 5:30 am IST on Xbox. Clear up to 212 GB, and the Standard Edition costs ₹5,999.
After two delays and years of trailers, Vice City finally has a clock on it. Both PS Store India and Microsoft Store India list the release as 18:30 UTC on November 18, which lands exactly at midnight in India. So yes, this is a stay-up-late Wednesday night kind of launch.
GTA 6 India schedule at a glance
| Event | Date | Time in IST |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 pre-load opens | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 12:00 am |
| Xbox pre-load opens | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 5:30 am |
| Code-in-box copies arrive | Thursday, November 12, 2026 | Retailer dependent |
| Game unlocks (PS5 and Xbox) | Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 12:00 am |
| Pre-order bonus deadline | Before November 20, 2026 | Not specified |
PS5 owners get a five and a half hour head start on the download, because PlayStation opens pre-loads at local midnight while Xbox starts at 12:00 am GMT worldwide. Both unlock together, and there is no early-access edition, so Ultimate buyers do not play any sooner. For the full steps, see our guide on how to pre-load GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox.
Which consoles get GTA 6?
PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. PS4 and Xbox One are not getting it. A PC version has not been announced; reports point to 2027, but Rockstar has not confirmed anything. Rockstar has history here: GTA V hit consoles in 2013 and PC only in 2015. If that wait sounds familiar, our Grand Theft Auto V mega guide can keep you busy.
GTA 6 price in India
Microsoft Store India lists the Standard Edition at ₹5,999, the Ultimate Edition at ₹7,499 and the Ultimate upgrade at ₹1,500. PS Store India shows ₹7,499 for Ultimate, and the ₹5,999 Standard price on PlayStation comes from reports of the India listing. On PlayStation, Ultimate and the upgrade are sold only on PS Store.
Pre-order before November 20 and you get the Vintage Vice City Pack. Digital pre-orders also include one month of GTA+, which renews as a paid subscription unless you cancel it, so set a reminder.
Physical copy, storage and language
The physical Standard Edition is a code in a box, with no disc. It arrives on November 12, and you still download the full game, which is up to 212 GB depending on your console. Voice acting is English only, and Hindi is not among the 12 extra text languages.
GTA 6 India release: quick FAQ
What time does GTA 6 release in India?
At 12:00 am IST on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Can I play GTA 6 early in India by pre-loading?
No. Pre-loading only downloads the game. It stays locked until midnight IST on November 19.
Is GTA 6 available on PC in India?
Not yet. Rockstar has not announced a PC version, and any 2027 date is unconfirmed.
