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Unlock times

Reported PS5 times by region. The last column shows each one in your own time zone.

Unlocks in --d --h --m

Australia unlocks 16 hours before the US.

Unlock times by region

RegionUnlock timeYour time
New ZealandYour region12:00 am Thu 19 Nov (NZDT)Needs JavaScript
Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, HobartYour region12:00 am Thu 19 Nov (AEDT)Needs JavaScript
AdelaideYour region11:30 pm Wed 18 Nov (ACDT)Needs JavaScript
Brisbane, CairnsYour region11:00 pm Wed 18 Nov (AEST)Needs JavaScript
DarwinYour region10:30 pm Wed 18 Nov (ACST)Needs JavaScript
PerthYour region9:00 pm Wed 18 Nov (AWST)Needs JavaScript
UK and IrelandYour region12:00 am Thu 19 Nov (GMT)Needs JavaScript
US and CanadaYour region12:00 am ET Thu 19 Nov (9:00 pm PT Wed 18 Nov)Needs JavaScript

UnverifiedPS5 times come from PlayStation Store listings and aren't confirmed by Rockstar. On PS5 the unlock follows your PlayStation account's region, not where you are. Xbox lists 19 November without a time.

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  1. Preload now

    It's about 212 GB, so start early.

  2. Make room

    Check your free space against the install size.

    Will it fit?

  3. Leave your PS5 in rest mode

    Turn on "Stay connected to the internet" so updates download: Settings, then System, then Power Saving, then Features Available in Rest Mode.

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