Updated on 11/06/2026. Rockstar moved up the GTA 6 pre-load. The date used to be 11/12, but the official FAQ, updated on 11/3, now says November 10, nine days before the 11/19/2026 launch. The download needs up to 212 GB.
Rockstar said on Instagram that “Blood In Your Eyes” by Tove Lo is featured in the “Pre-Load Now” video and also on GTAVI: The Album.
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Frames from the video posted by Rockstar Games on Instagram (via gta6_hub). Credits: Rockstar Games.
In short
- Date: pre-load from 11/10/2026 for those who bought the digital version.
- PS5: starts at midnight local time in each region. In Brazil, that is 0:00 on 11/10.
- Xbox Series X|S: starts at the same time worldwide, at 0:00 GMT. That is 9 p.m. on 11/9 in Brasília (our conversion).
- Space: up to 212 GB free, which can vary by device.
- It does not unlock the game early: pre-load only downloads the files. The game opens on 11/19.
What changed
The previous date, 11/12, had been circulating since late October. Rockstar updated the pre-load FAQ on 11/3 and the press began reporting the new date. The texts on this site have already been updated.
How to prepare
- Free up at least 250 GB, to leave room for day-one updates.
- On PS5, keep automatic downloads on and the console on or in rest mode. On Xbox, keep automatic updates on and the console on or in sleep mode.
- Test your internet first. If your connection is slow, start as soon as pre-load opens.
- Physical buyers: according to the press, the box includes a download code instead of a disc, and stores start selling on 11/12. Rockstar’s FAQ does not cover physical editions, so check with the store.
FAQ
When does GTA 6 pre-load start? On 11/10/2026, at 0:00 local time on PS5 and 0:00 GMT on Xbox.
How many GB does GTA 6 take? Up to 212 GB, according to Rockstar.
Can I play before 11/19? No. Pre-load only downloads the files.
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