GTA 6 release time and price in Japan

GTA 6 unlocks in Japan at 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov JST (15:00 UTC, 18 Nov), according to the Japan PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listings. The Standard Edition costs ¥9,800 on PS Store and JPY 9,800 on Xbox (checked 3 Nov 2026).

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• NextPre-load timeWhen downloads open on 12 November.
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Countdown to unlock: Japan store, 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov JST

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GTA 6 release time in Japan

Reported Release timestamp from the Japan store listing, checked 3 Nov 2026. Rockstar has confirmed the date, 19 November 2026, but not an hour. Both stores show the same moment.

The store uses one timestamp for the whole of Japan. That's midnight in Tokyo time; if your part of the country is on a different clock, convert from 15:00 UTC.

GTA 6 price in Japan

Confirmed Prices as shown on Japan's own store page when we checked it, once, on 3 Nov 2026. Store prices can change; the store page is the authority. "TBA" means we couldn't verify a price on that store's Japan page; the reason is in the row. It doesn't mean the game is unavailable.

Pre-load in Japan

Digital pre-orders can pre-load from 12 November 2026 Confirmed, so the game is ready to play at 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov. Details: pre-load time and storage checker.

Same unlock moment as Japan

South Korea.

Every country: GTA 6 unlock time and price by country.

FAQ

What time does GTA 6 come out in Japan?

12:00am, Thu 19 Nov JST on Thursday 19 November 2026 (15:00 UTC), per the Japan PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listing. Rockstar has not announced an official hour.

How much is GTA 6 in Japan?

Standard Edition: ¥9,800 on PlayStation Store; JPY 9,800 on Xbox Store, checked 3 Nov 2026. Check the store for the current price.

When can I pre-load GTA 6 in Japan?

From 12 November 2026 for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.