GTA 6 is just over a week away now, and Rockstar has made sure nobody misses the first real step toward launch day. Grand Theft Auto VI pre-loading programme kicks off on November 10, giving players on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S enough time to download the game before it drops on November 19. If you’ve already pre-ordered, here’s exactly when to start downloading GTA 6 and how much space you’ll need to clear out before then.
For the PS5 digital version, pre-loading begins at 12:00AM (midnight) local time in your respective time zone on Tuesday, November 10. New Zealand gets it first. If you want to know how to play GTA 6 before it lands in your time zone, here is a cheat sheet.
Xbox Series X|S takes a different route, with pre-loading starting globally at 12:00AM GMT on the same day, so Xbox players everywhere will see the download unlock at once and not at midnight in their local time zone. So, find out what time 12:00AM GMT translates to in your time zone. In India, it is 5:30AM IST (Nov 10).
For those still holding out for a physical copy, boxed versions for both consoles are expected to hit retailers from November 12, just a week ahead of release.
Before you get too eager to hit download, it’s worth checking how much room you’ve actually got on your console.
The pre-load file can weigh up to 212GB depending on your device, so clearing out storage well in advance is a crucial necessity if you want to start pre-loading the moment it goes live. You don't want to start pre-loading the file on November 19, when the game launches, as it will take a lot of time and you will not be among the first players to play the game.