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GTA 6 Pre-Loading On PS5 And Xbox Set For Different Start Times

The GTA 6 pre-load begins on November 10 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players. The exact start time depends on your console and where you live.
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GTA 6 pre-load file can weigh up to 212GB depending on your device, which makes clearing storage well in advance a necessity. You should do that now as GTA 6 pre-load start time is on November 10 for both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players.GamesRadar+
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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.

When Does GTA 6 Pre-Load Begin?

For the PS5 digital version, pre-loading begins at 12:00AM (midnight) local time in your respective time zone on Tuesday, November 10.

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.

How Much Storage Space Do You Need?

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.

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