

The GTA 6 countdown just got a lot more specific. Rockstar Games has officially locked in the schedule, global release date and timings, as well as install size, giving fans across the world an exact moment to set their alarms to download the game on their PS5 or Xbox consoles. Check out the GTA 6 preload date, time in India (IST) below. Not just that, we also break it down timezone by timezone, city by city across the globe - New York, Mexico City, London, Beijing, Tokyo, Melbourne and more.
Alongside this, Rockstar also confirmed a free printable cover art poster and map of Leonida, with a physical version to follow soon after.
Notably, the GTA 6 code-in-box copies for both consoles should land at retailers from November 12, Rockstar added. As for how much space to clear up, the preload file runs up to 212GB depending on your device, so it’s worth making room well in advance.
GTA 6 preload date in India is November 10 for PS5 and Xbox players.
Notably, GTA 6 preload time in India and elsewhere starts first on PS5, with Xbox Series X and S following separately. GTA 6 preload time is 12am IST for PS5 players. For Xbox players it is 5:30am IST. Here's how it stacks up globally - check table below:
GTA 6 launch date worldwide is November 19 and the time for the most part is 12AM (local-midnight rollout) based on the region concerned with New Zealand set to get it first. Check the table below:
On GTA 6 launch day itself, Rockstar will release a free, printable GTA 6 cover art poster and a map of Leonida on its official site. A double-sided physical version follows shortly after from the Rockstar Store, priced at $0.99 on its own, or thrown in free with any other purchase.