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GTA 6 Pre-Load Times & Download Size Confirmed by Rockstar

Clear your hard drive! Here is when and how to pre-load GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

  • Primary Subject: Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)
  • Key Update: Rockstar Games officially confirmed digital pre-loading for GTA 6 starting November 10 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, requiring up to 212 GB of console storage space.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: November 3, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Pre-loading for GTA 6 begins November 10 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S ahead of its November 19 release, requiring up to 212 GB of free space.

With about two weeks until GTA 6 arrives, Rockstar has announced the essential pre-load details.

GTA 6 officially launches on November 19, and players can now make sure they're able to cruise the streets of Leonida when the game officially drops. Keep on reading to find out all the details about how to preload and the game's size requirements.

Rockstar Games Reveals GTA 6's Pre-load Details

Rockstar has officially announced that digital pre-loading on both the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S will be available.

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For PlayStation 5 owners, pre-loading will begin on November 10 (Tuesday) at midnight local time in your respective region. For Xbox Series X/S players, on the other hand, pre-loading will begin globally on November 10 at 12:00 AM GMT.

Here are the respective times for each time zone:

  • November 9
    • 4:00 PM PT
    • 6:00 PM CT
    • 7:00 PM ET
  • November 10
    • 12:00 AM GMT
    • 1:00 AM CET
    • 10:00 AM AEST

Additionally, those who opted for the physical version can expect their code-in-box by November 12. More details on how to pre-load GTA 6 on your console can be found at the Rockstar Support site.

As previously reported, Rockstar also confirmed that the game will require up to 212 GB of storage space at launch, depending on your console. It's best that you clear enough space on your console before the pre-load date comes around.

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