GTA 6 pre-load begins on 10 November
Rockstar has confirmed that pre-loading for Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S begins on 10 November, nine days before the game launches on 19 November.
By GTAVI Vice, . 1 minute read.
Rockstar Games has confirmed that pre-loading for Grand Theft Auto VI begins on 10 November 2026.
That gives players with a pre-order nine days to get the game downloaded before it launches on 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The release date itself is unchanged.
Rockstar’s Newswire post describes the launch as only a few weeks away and notes that there is still time to pre-order before release day. PC has not been mentioned as part of this launch.
What this means
- If you have pre-ordered digitally, you should be able to start the download from 10 November.
- The game still unlocks on launch day, 19 November.
- It is worth checking your console’s free storage ahead of time, as a game of this size is likely to need plenty of room.
For exact start times and any platform-specific details, check Rockstar’s Newswire post linked below. We will update this article if Rockstar shares more.