GTA 6 Preload Is Live: How to Download Game On PS5 and Xbox

After 13 years of trailers. leaks and theories, the wait is almost over. The GTA 6 preload programme is live on PlayStation 5 and Xbox ahead of its November 19 release. Preloading puts the full game on your console’s drive early, so when it unlocks in your time zone, you start playing instead of watching a progress bar. You’ll want that head start. Rockstar Games has confirmed GTA 6 takes up 212 GB once downloaded, which is enough to make any SSD sweat. If you’re on the original Xbox Series S, with just 512GB of internal storage, it might be time to delete a few games first.

How to Preload GTA 6 on PS5 and PS5 Pro

PlayStation players got access at midnight local time on Tuesday, November 10. If you’ve preordered, follow these steps:

1. Open the PlayStation Store

2. Go to your copy of GTA 6

3. Select Preload or Download and click. That’s it.

Feeling lazy? Want t know how to preload GTA 6 automatically? Do this:

1. Go to your Game Library

2. Pick the preordered game

3. Switch Auto-Download on.

Tip: Make sure you keep PS5 or PS5 Pro powered on or in Rest Mode so it can do the work without you. If you switched it off, it will not preload GTA 6, of course.

How to Preload GTA 6 on Xbox, and How Long It Takes

Xbox got there first. Digital preloads for Series X and Series S opened at 12 a.m. GMT on November 10, which was 7 p.m. EST and 4 p.m. PT on Monday, November 9.

1. Open the Microsoft Store

2. Search for Grand Theft Auto 6

3. Hit Install.

Want to preload GTA 6 automatically? Follow these steps

1. Go to Profile & system

2. Settings

3. System

4. Updates

5. Turn on Keep My Games & Apps Up to Date.

The console needs to stay on or in Sleep mode.

As for the wait, a 1GB connection should finish in about 28 minutes, while a 300 Mbps plan could take over an hour and a half. Treat these as ballpark figures, since network congestion and location can slow things down.

Bought a physical GTA 6 copy? Discs start reaching buyers and retailers on November 12, and the code inside the box lets you preload. Haven’t preordered yet? You still can: Rs 5,999 for the Standard Edition or Rs 7,499 for the Ultimate Edition, and you can upgrade from Standard later.