The countdown for the GTA Online Kortz Center Heist has begun. The update is expected to be released in about 24 hours on all platforms. This marks the introduction of a new heist in the game after a hiatus of over five years. The last heist added by Rockstar Games was Cayo Perico, which has been extensively played by many. This new heist promises to bring a refreshing change.
A countdown timer is available, showing the exact release time for various regions around the world.
Countdown and Release Time for GTA Online Kortz Center Heist Update
The countdown timer for the GTA Online Kortz Center Heist DLC is provided here. As soon as this countdown ends, the update will be available on all platforms.
The DLC is scheduled to launch on July 14, 2026, at approximately 5:00 AM EDT. Although Rockstar Games does not usually disclose the exact release time for their DLCs, dedicated fans have analyzed past update patterns to predict the release time accurately.
Historically, DLCs have been released at 2 AM PT / 5 AM ET. Therefore, it is highly likely that this update will be available around that time on July 14, 2026.
Below is a list of potential release times for the DLC in various time zones:
- 2 am PDT
- 5 am EDT
- 10 am BST
- 9 am GMT
- 12 pm AST (Arabian Standard Time)
- 2:30 pm IST
- 5 pm CST (China)
- 6 pm JST
- 7 pm AEDT
- 9 pm NZST
While waiting for the DLC, you can prepare for the heist in several ways. One effective method is participating in the Fine Arts Collector Program to earn special rewards.
GTA Online Kortz Center Heist Available for Pre-load
The GTA Online Kortz Center Heist can be pre-loaded on PS5 and XBOX Series X|S only. The update size is 1.9 GB on PS5 and 5.11 GB on XBOX Series X|S.
Pre-loading allows you to download the update in advance, but its features will remain inaccessible until the official release. Thus, you can download the update, but it will only be activated on July 14, 2026, at 5 AM EDT.
Currently, the update cannot be pre-loaded on PC, XBOX One, or PS4. Players on these platforms will be able to download it only after its release on Tuesday.
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Edited by Akshat Kabra
