GTA 6 digital pre-loads for PS5 and Xbox will begin 9 days early and require
a whopping 212GB of free space

Date:
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:07:35 +0000

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Rockstar Games has announced the file size for Grand Theft Auto 6 and the dates for when players can pre-load their game depending on their edition.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Rockstar Games has confirmed players can pre-load the digital version of Grand Theft Auto 6 on November 10 Code-in-box editions should be available in stores starting November 12 The pre-load file will be "up to 212GB depending on your device" Rockstar Games has announced the file size for Grand Theft Auto 6 and the dates for when players can pre-load the game depending on their edition.

In a new blog post , the studio confirmed that digital pre-loading on PlayStation 5 will begin nine days before the game's November 19 launch, on Tuesday, November 10 at midnight local time "in your respective time zone." For Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S , pre-loading begins globally on Tuesday, November 10 at 12AM GMT / 7PM EST / 6PM CST. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Meanwhile, code-in-box versions for both consoles should be available from retailers beginning November 12.

GTA 6 was speculated to be a massive game already due to its ambitious scale and impressive features, but Rockstar has officially confirmed that the pre-load file will be "up to 212 GB depending on your device." You may like GTA 6 will launch at 30fps on PS5 and Xbox 'for now', confirms Rockstar Analyst reports 89% of GTA 6 pre-orders are for the $100 Ultimate Edition 'I have never seen a 90% premium share before GTA 6 leverages the PS5's ultra-high-speed SSD for 'near-instant load times', but fans reckon Rockstar has been quietly revealing the game's loading screens for months

"So make sure you've got ample space to begin pre-loading as soon as possible," the studio cautioned. Say goodbye to a fair few of your games if you want to install GTA 6 .

In addition to the new details, Rockstar said it will be adding an official printable Grand Theft Auto 6 cover art poster and map of Leonida as a free digital download to the official site on November 19 for fans. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

"A double-sided physical version of this poster will also be made available shortly after launch from the Rockstar Store for $0.99 on its own or as a free gift with any purchase from the Rockstar Store," it added.

Rockstar recently released the cinematic GTA 6 launch trailer, which offers a deeper look into the game's story. Elsewhere, a new report claims the PC version could launch in early 2027 . Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! The best gaming consoles All the best consoles of this generation

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