Rockstar moves GTA 6 preload up to November 10
Rockstar moved the Grand Theft Auto VI preload from November 12 to November 10, nine days before the game's November 19 launch. PS5 preloads start at midnight local time and Xbox Series X|S at 12 a.m. GMT. Rockstar says the game needs up to 212 GB of storage. Physical editions contain a download code rather than a disc.
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Why it matters
Players who pre-ordered can start downloading Grand Theft Auto VI on November 10 instead of November 12. Rockstar says the game needs up to 212 GB of storage, and boxed copies contain a download code rather than a disc, so buyers of physical copies also need to download it.
What to watch
Preloads open November 10 (midnight local time on PS5, 12 a.m. GMT on Xbox Series X|S), and the game launches November 19, 2026.
Sources
- PlayStation Blog: Grand Theft Auto VI pre-download begins November 10
- Dexerto: Rockstar reveals new preload date and launch time
- Notebookcheck: GTA 6 download size confirmed as Rockstar moves pre-load date forward
- Push Square: GTA 6 release times and preload
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