Rumor: How to Play GTA 6 Early on PS5 & Xbox (New Zealand Trick)

Coverage and evidence

According to Game Rant, the reported New Zealand trick for Grand Theft Auto 6 involves Xbox Series X|S and PS5 and is described as unlocking the game up to 18 hours ahead of time. The Game Rant guide published on November 6, 2026, is the originating publisher's coverage of the reported method.

The supplied summary does not include reproduction steps. Game Rant's findings are reported through the originating publisher, while the supplied evidence does not include a verified Rockstar Games confirmation.

• The reported method applies to Xbox Series X|S and PS5 according to the Game Rant summary.
• The reported early window mentioned by Game Rant is up to 18 hours.

Reported Coverage and Source Context

The available verified source is Game Rant, which the evidence record lists at source tier B for this event. The report was published on November 6, 2026, and the evidence record accepted it after direct HTTPS checks, publisher, date, and same-event checks.

The factual summary from the supplied story describes the Game Rant guide as a way to play GTA 6 early using the New Zealand trick. The evidence does not include a primary Rockstar Games or Take-Two statement, so the coverage remains attributed to Game Rant.

Sources

• Game Rant