Grand Theft Auto VI pre-loading begins tomorrow, November 10, giving players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S the chance to download Rockstar’s hugely anticipated open-world game ahead of its launch next week.

There is one thing players will want to check before the download starts: storage. Rockstar says the pre-load can require up to 212GB of available space, depending on the device.

When can you pre-load GTA 6?

Rockstar has confirmed different start times for each console:

• PlayStation 5: Midnight local time on November 10. In Ireland, that means 00:00 tonight.
• Xbox Series X|S: 00:00 GMT on November 10, which is also midnight in Ireland.

Pre-loading is available to players who have pre-ordered the digital version. Once the download is complete, the game will remain locked until launch.

Make room for Vice City

With a maximum stated requirement of 212GB, GTA 6 could take a sizeable bite out of your console’s storage. Rockstar advises players to make sure they have enough free space before attempting to pre-load. The actual requirement may vary by device.

Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, at midnight local time on both platforms. That gives players just over a week to get the download sorted before returning to Vice City.

If you have already pre-ordered, it may be worth checking your console’s automatic download settings and clearing some storage tonight. Nobody wants to spend launch night deleting screenshots and old games while everyone else is playing.

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Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load FAQ

Rockstar Games: Regional Pre-Load and Release Times