Sony’s PlayStation Store has quietly added precise unlock timings for Grand Theft Auto VI, confirming a global midnight local time release on May 26, 2026. The update appeared 10 months early, showing 6 PM EDT for U.S. users—a placeholder that aligns with midnight across time zones after conversion.
Regional Time Breakdown
While the store displays varied dates due to time-zone quirks, the pattern confirms:
- New Zealand: May 25, 1 PM BST (May 26 NZ local midnight)
- UK: May 26, 12 AM BST
- Americas: May 25, 6 PM EDT (equals May 26 midnight EDT)
As Reddit user Tomrodders clarified: “It’s midnight everywhere – storefronts just show converted times.”
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Why the Early Update?
The premature listing suggests:
- Sony preparing pre-load infrastructure
- Testing regional time-zone displays
- Building hype through “accidental” leaks
No release date change is indicated—despite some store pages showing May 25 due to time conversions.
Fan Reactions
The community spotted the update instantly:
“Sony’s trolling us 10 months early!” (Reddit reply)
“Woke up to this and panicked about a date shift” (@GTAVI_Countdown)
Most agree the timing is oddly specific for a 2026 title but confirms Rockstar’s midnight launch tradition.