GTA 6 release time and price in South Africa
By Leo Vance · Updated · Every fact labelled and sourced
GTA 6 unlocks in South Africa at 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov SAST (22:00 UTC, 18 Nov), according to the South Africa PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listings. The Standard Edition costs R 1,499.00 on PS Store and ZAR 1,499 on Xbox (checked 3 Nov 2026).
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Countdown to unlock: South Africa store, 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov SAST
In your time zone: 22:00 UTC
GTA 6 release time in South Africa
| Store | Unlock (local) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation Store | 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov SAST | 22:00 UTC 18 Nov |
| Xbox Store | 12:00am, Thu 19 Nov SAST | 22:00 UTC 18 Nov |
Reported Release timestamp from the South Africa 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 South Africa. That's midnight in Johannesburg time; if your part of the country is on a different clock, convert from 22:00 UTC.
GTA 6 price in South Africa
| Store | Standard | Ultimate | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation Store | R 1,499.00 | R 1,899.00 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Xbox Store | ZAR 1,499 | ZAR 1,899 | 3 Nov 2026 |
Confirmed Prices as shown on South Africa'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 South Africa page; the reason is in the row. It doesn't mean the game is unavailable.
Pre-load in South Africa
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 South Africa
Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Ukraine, Israel.
Every country: GTA 6 unlock time and price by country.
FAQ
What time does GTA 6 come out in South Africa?
12:00am, Thu 19 Nov SAST on Thursday 19 November 2026 (22:00 UTC), per the South Africa PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listing. Rockstar has not announced an official hour.
How much is GTA 6 in South Africa?
Standard Edition: R 1,499.00 on PlayStation Store; ZAR 1,499 on Xbox Store, checked 3 Nov 2026. Check the store for the current price.
When can I pre-load GTA 6 in South Africa?
From 12 November 2026 for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.