Rockstar Games has started the Grand Theft Auto VI pre-load, giving PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players the chance to download the game ahead of its November 19 launch. The pre-load is now available on both supported console platforms, although the exact timing differs between PlayStation and Xbox.
GTA 6 Pre-Load Starts Today
On PlayStation 5, GTA 6 pre-loading began at midnight local time today, November 10. On Xbox Series X|S, the pre-load began globally at 12 AM GMT today. Players can therefore start downloading the game now rather than waiting until closer to the November 19 release.
Rockstar says code-in-box versions for both consoles are expected to become available from retailers starting November 12. The biggest requirement for the pre-load is storage space. Rockstar says the game can require up to 212GB, depending on the device. With GTA 6 being a large open-world game set across Vice City and the wider Leonida region, players will need to free up significant storage before starting the installation. The exact space requirement can vary between consoles, but players should keep additional room available to avoid storage-related issues during the installation process.
GTA 6 Releases on November 19
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar has also published instructions through its support website explaining how players can pre-load GTA 6 on their respective consoles.
Rockstar's official GTA 6 website also features additional material ahead of launch, including official videos, previews of the game's radio stations and music from Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album. The company is also offering a closer look at Vice City and the wider Leonida setting through its official website.
On launch day, Rockstar plans to add a printable GTA 6 cover art poster and map of Leonida as free digital downloads.
A double-sided physical version of the poster will also be made available shortly after launch through the Rockstar Store. It will cost $0.99 on its own or be offered as a free gift with purchases from the Rockstar Store. The GTA 6 pre-load is now live, so players planning to jump in on launch day have one less thing to worry about. The up to 212GB requirement is the bigger concern, especially for consoles with limited free storage. With more than a month still left before November 19, downloading the game early should help players avoid a massive download queue when GTA 6 finally goes live.
