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GTA 6 Pre-Load: Start Time and Download Size
GTA 6 pre-load opens November 10 and needs up to 212 GB. Start times for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, plus what Rockstar says about boxed copies.
Grand Theft Auto VI pre-load opens on November 10, 2026. Rockstar says the pre-load file needs up to 212 GB, depending on your device.
Start times
- PS5: midnight local time on November 10.
- Xbox Series X|S: 12 a.m. GMT on November 10.
Boxed copies
Code-in-box versions should be at retailers from November 12. The box has a download code and no disc, and Rockstar says the code can be used as soon as you get it to pre-load on November 10.
Release time
The game releases at midnight local time on November 19. See what time GTA 6 unlocks and our release date article.
Sources
- Rockstar: Pre-Load Begins on November 10
- Rockstar Support: regional pre-load and release times
- Rockstar Support: platforms, editions and versions
Checked against Rockstar’s pages on November 9, 2026.
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