GTA 6 Pre-Load Is Live — What You Need to Know
Rockstar opened pre-loading for Grand Theft Auto VI on November 10, 2026, following a Newswire announcement on November 3. You can download the game now and play the moment it unlocks on November 19.
Key facts
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Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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Release date: November 19, 2026.
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Pre-order bonus: the Vintage Vice City Pack, according to the official site.
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File size: up to 212 GB. See how much space you need.
Pre-load times
| Platform | Pre-load opened |
|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 (digital) | November 10, midnight local time |
| Xbox Series X|S (digital) | November 10, 12:00 a.m. GMT (7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Nov 9 in the US) |
| Code-in-a-box retail copies | Reported for November 12 |
When can you play?
Reports say the game unlocks at midnight local time on November 19, so players further east get in first and the US is among the last regions. We’ll confirm on launch night.