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GTA 6 preload opens Nov 10
Artwork: Rockstar Games. Checked Nov 4, 2026.
Official date
Nov 10
Rockstar moved preloading up from November 12. Digital pre-orders only. Official.
PS5
Local midnight
Preloading unlocks at 00:00 in your own time zone on November 10. Official.
Xbox Series X|S
00:00 GMT, Nov 10
That is 01:00 in Madrid, 7pm ET and 4pm PT on November 9. Official.
Download size
212 GB
Rockstar confirmed it. Clear at least that much space before preloading. Official.
How long it takes
About 4h 43m at 100 Mbps
Around 47 minutes at 600 Mbps. Our math, before any day-one patch.
Launch
GTA 6 unlocks Nov 19
Every time zone, storage tips and FAQ in the full preload guide.
Read the full guide