When is GTA 6 launch night?

Launch night is the midnight between November 18 and 19, 2026. The exact unlock time in your region may differ.

Are stores open at midnight?

We could not find any chain confirming midnight hours or events, so opening times may vary by store. Check with your local store before you travel.

Is Mapside made by Rockstar Games?

No. Mapside is an independent navigation app, and it is not affiliated with or endorsed by Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive or any store listed here.

GTA 6 launch night

The midnight between November 18 and 19

That is GTA 6 launch night. If you want to be out for it, check your store first, then let the map get you there.

Plan your launch night

Step 1Check your storeHours can differ by store, so ask yours whether it opens at midnight and what it will stock. GameStop, Walmart, Best Buy and Target all have store finders.
Step 2Set your routeOpen Mapside on your iPhone and search for your store on the Vice City theme or the free Los Santos V theme.
Step 3Get there safelyLeave early, expect a line, and keep your eyes on the road.

Get there on a Vice City-style map

Mapside is a turn-by-turn navigation app that plays like a game. Search for your store and drive there with lane arrows, speed limits and voice directions. Every street counts toward your next level.

Navigation and the Los Santos V theme are free. Mapside Pro adds every theme and voice, plus CarPlay. Android is coming soon.

Download on theApp Store Coming soon toGoogle Play

Mapside's turn-by-turn navigation on the Vice City theme in Miami Beach.

Common questions

When is GTA 6 launch night?: Launch night is the midnight between November 18 and 19, 2026. The exact unlock time in your region may differ.
Are stores open at midnight?: We could not find any chain confirming midnight hours or events, so opening times may vary by store. Check with your local store before you travel.
Do boxed copies have a disc?: Reports say boxed copies contain a download code, not a disc, and retailers may start selling them on November 12. You still need to download the game, so check your download time.
Is Mapside made by Rockstar Games?: No. Mapside is an independent navigation app, and it is not affiliated with or endorsed by Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive or any store listed here.

Grand Theft Auto is a trademark of its owner. Store names are trademarks of their owners, and those stores do not endorse Mapside. Follow the GTA 6 countdown.