GTA 6 pre-load starts November 10, file size is 212 GB

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Rockstar Games has confirmed new details about when players can start preparing for GTA 6.

Donovan Erskine November 3, 2026 7:37 AM Rockstar Games 1

We’re just over two weeks away from the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. As we get closer, Rockstar Games has confirmed that players will be able to pre-load the game on their consoles starting on November 10. The studio has also confirmed that GTA 6 will require 212 GB of disk space to install.

Rockstar Games shared new details on its website. For PS5, pre-loads will begin on November 10 at midnight local time. Xbox Series X|S pre-load will begin globally on November 10 at 12 a.m. GMT.

Players who opted for the code in the box will start to see them on retail shelves starting on November 12. Rockstar has also urged players to clear space on their drives, as GTA 6 will require 212 GB of space to install. 

GTA 6 will be released on November 19, 2026. Stick with Shacknews for more updates as we count down the days until its launch.

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