Rockstar sets GTA 6 preloading for Nov 10 ahead of Nov 19 launch
The gist
Rockstar said GTA 6 preloading begins Nov 10 and the 212 GB file needs ample space.
The game launches Nov 19, 13 years after GTA V sold 230 million copies.
How it unfolded
- Jun 25, 2026Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI began at midnight local time, priced at $79.99 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Aug 27, 2026Netflix hosted an exclusive extended preview of GTA 6 for its streaming subscribers.
- Nov 3, 2026Rockstar announced digital preloading begins next week, with the preload file requiring 212 GB; Xbox Series X/S preloading starts Nov 10 at 12 a.m. GMT and PS5 at midnight local time.
Key terms
- PS5
- Sony's home video game console, the successor to the PlayStation 4.
- Xbox Series X|S
- Microsoft's ninth-generation home video game consoles, released in 2020 as successors to the Xbox One.
Source: Wikipedia