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Game Informer Issue 382 drops today with 14 pages of GTA 6 content. Here are the exact release times and how to get your copy.
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Game Informer is back, and it picked the right moment to return. Issue 382 is a 14-page deep dive into Grand Theft Auto 6, packed with new screenshots, exclusive gameplay details, and interview material that Rockstar fans have been waiting years to read. The digital version drops today, September 29, and the physical edition follows in the coming weeks at bookstores and newsstands across 50 countries.
The digital edition of Issue 382 releases first, and the window is fairly tight. Expect it to go live somewhere in the following ranges depending on your timezone:
| Region | Earliest | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
There is no pinned exact minute for the drop, so check back regularly if you hit the early end of your window and nothing has appeared yet.
Access to Issue 382 requires a Game Informer digital subscription. A digital-only annual pass costs around $65, which covers 10 issues per year including this one. If you want both digital and physical copies, that bumps up to around $99 per year.
The physical edition of Issue 382 is a limited-time print run, which means stock will not last. Given the level of interest in any GTA 6 content right now, copies at newsstands could sell out quickly once the physical release lands in the coming weeks.
The 14-page cover story is the main event. Game Informer secured exclusive access to new screenshots and gameplay details that have not been published elsewhere, alongside interview material that should shed light on what Rockstar has been building. The cover story runs as the centerpiece of the issue whether you read it digitally or in print.
For context on how much hype surrounds every new piece of GTA 6 content, check out our guide on the GTA 6 Extended Look on Netflix for more on what Rockstar has already revealed publicly.
For collectors, yes. The physical run is limited, and a 14-page GTA 6 cover story in a printed magazine format is the kind of thing that holds value as a piece of gaming history. That said, if you want to read the content on launch day, the digital route is the only option right now.
The physical copy will arrive at bookstores and newsstands primarily across North America, though distribution extends to 50 countries worldwide. No specific street date beyond "coming weeks" has been confirmed.
Beyond this magazine, there is a lot of pre-release material already available if you want to get up to speed before launch. The GTA 6 pre-order guide covers exactly how to lock in your copy on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while our full GTA 6 guides collection has everything from editions and bonuses to confirmed radio artists in one place.
