When does the GTA 6 pre-load start on PS5?

The pre-load for Grand Theft Auto VI starts on November 12, 2026, beginning at local midnight for digital pre-orders.

What is the official release date of GTA 6?

Grand Theft Auto VI releases globally on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

How much does GTA 6 cost?

The Standard Edition is priced at $79.99, the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99, and the Collector's Bundle is priced at $399.99.

GTA 6 PlayStation 5 Pre-Load Date Set for November 2026

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S owners can begin downloading Grand Theft Auto VI on November 12, 2026, exactly one week before the game's global launch. Rockstar Support confirmed that the preload window opens at local midnight for digital pre-orders, alongside boxed copies containing download codes to help players prepare for launch day.

Set in the fictional state of Leonida and Vice City, the title features protagonists Jason and Lucia. It skips previous-generation consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One entirely due to high technical demands.

When does the pre-load start and how does it work?

The preload for Grand Theft Auto VI begins on November 12, 2026, at local midnight for digital pre-orders, as reported by Rockstar Support and VICE. Boxed copies featuring download codes will also become available on November 12 to facilitate early downloading, according to VICE. However, VICE noted that Rockstar Support's exact wording does not clarify how midnight preloading rolls out across different U.S. time zones.

What is the file size and will storage be an issue?

PlayStation Game Size reported a rumored 210GB file size on PlayStation 5, a figure cited by El-Balad and Yahoo. Yahoo noted that a 210GB installation would be double the size of Red Dead Redemption 2, which required 149GB of free space on a PS4 in 2018. For hardware context, Yahoo reported that the base PlayStation 5 comes with an 825GB drive offering approximately 670GB of usable space, while a standard Xbox Series S has about 362GB of usable storage, per El-Balad. Notably, VICE and Yahoo stated that Rockstar Games has not yet officially confirmed the exact file size or storage requirements.

How much do the editions cost and what are the pre-order bonuses?

Edition / Item	Price	Details	Reported By
Standard Edition	$79.99 / $80	Base game	PlayStation US, Yahoo, El-Balad
Ultimate Edition	$99.99	Enhanced package	PlayStation US, Yahoo
Collector's Bundle	$399.99	Vice City Collection	Yahoo
Pre-order Bonus	Free	Vintage Vice City pack and 1 month of GTA+	PlayStation US, Yahoo

Eligible digital pre-orders made before November 20, 2026, include a complimentary one-month GTA+ subscription, which must be claimed on the PlayStation Store by March 31, 2027, according to PlayStation US.

What happens next after the November 19 release?

Grand Theft Auto VI launches globally on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as reported by Forbes, Yahoo, and VICE. Following the console release, Yahoo reported that a PC version is expected to arrive in 2027, with rumors pointing to the first three months of the year, alongside the anticipated launch of the online multiplayer mode, GTA Online, later in 2027.

Age rating details remain varied in current reports. PlayStation US noted that age ratings were unconfirmed at the time of writing its FAQ, while Yahoo reported that the game is rated M for Mature (17+) by the ESRB with descriptors for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, and Use of Drugs and Alcohol.