PS5 unlock time by store region
The PlayStation Store sells by account region, and each region has one published timestamp. These are the anchor timestamps for the main regions:
| Store region | Anchor local unlock |
|---|---|
| United States and Canada | 12:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Mexico | 12:00 a.m. CST on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Brazil | 12:00 a.m. BRT on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | 12:00 a.m. GMT on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and the Netherlands | 12:00 a.m. CET on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| India | 12:00 a.m. IST on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Japan | 12:00 a.m. JST on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| South Korea | 12:00 a.m. KST on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Singapore | 12:00 a.m. SGT on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12:00 a.m. GST on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| South Africa | 12:00 a.m. SAST on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| Australia | 12:00 a.m. AEDT on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
| New Zealand | 12:00 a.m. NZDT on Thursday, November 19, 2026 |
For the US and Canada, Australia, Mexico and Brazil this is the anchor clock only; their regional pages list every zone, including the ones that unlock on the evening of November 18. The Philippines is not in this table because neither storefront publishes a Philippines-specific timestamp. If your account is registered there, the store page for that account is the only reliable answer.
PS5 preload starts November 10
PS5 digital preload opens at 12:00 a.m. local time in your timezone on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. It does not unlock the game early; it only downloads the files.
| Zone | PS5 preload opens |
|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) | Tue, Nov 10 at 12:00 a.m. ET |
| Pacific Time (PT) | Tue, Nov 10 at 12:00 a.m. PT |
| UK / Ireland (GMT) | Tue, Nov 10 at 12:00 a.m. GMT |
| Central European Time (CET) | Tue, Nov 10 at 12:00 a.m. CET |
| Sydney / Melbourne / Hobart (AEDT) | Tue, Nov 10 at 12:00 a.m. AEDT |
| New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) | Tue, Nov 10 at 12:00 a.m. NZDT |
Clear at least 212 GB before preload begins.
PS5 file size
PlayStation lists a minimum of 212 GB of free storage. Rockstar's general guidance is up to 212 GB depending on the device. A day-one patch size has not been announced.
Standard vs Ultimate on PS5
The Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99 in the US. The Ultimate Edition is digital-only; the physical PS5 release is a Standard Edition code-in-box copy with no disc. The Ultimate Edition Upgrade can be bought separately for $20.00.
Is GTA 6 on PS4?
No. Rockstar lists GTA 6 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only, and PlayStation says the game is not playable on PS4.