The release-time help page explains the regional console release schedule. Your storefront is the final account-specific check.
Local time is not universal time
A midnight launch described in local terms does not occur simultaneously across all countries. Some platform or store regions use specific unlock instructions. Consult Rockstar’s regional schedule rather than a generic countdown.
Confirm the account region
The region of your console store account may affect displayed pricing, codes, purchasing rights, and unlock timing. Always review local store details before buying.
Avoid misleading countdowns
A countdown can be wrong when it uses the viewer’s system clock rather than their store region. VI Fieldnotes deliberately displays the scheduled date rather than pretending to know your account unlock time.
Official regional release-time documentation is published.
Any individual entitlement/unlock time needs account-specific verification.