GTA 6 has its first update before launch. Version 01.002.000, about 1 GB, began rolling out to PS5 owners who pre-loaded the game on Friday, November 13, six days before release. It is mandatory, it is being released in two waves, and Rockstar has not published patch notes. It does not unlock anything early: the game still opens at midnight local time on November 19. Here is what is known, when the second wave should reach you, and how to make sure your console grabs it.
Last checked on November 13, 2026, 14:30 CET. Reported The update, its version number and the staged rollout were first reported by the tracker account PlayStation Game Size and then by VICE, ComicBook and Twisted Voxel. Rockstar has not posted about it on Newswire or X as of this check; its only X post so far on November 13 was about GTA Online bonuses.
Update, November 13, 20:15 CET: Reported still no patch notes and no Rockstar comment on 1.002. No outlet has shown an Xbox Series X|S build yet: tbreak notes that only ComicBook lists Xbox, while Polygon points out that Xbox online services have been unreliable this past week, one more reason to install updates early. The second PS5 wave is still expected from about 23:10 UTC (00:10 CET on November 14). We will update this page when it lands or if notes appear.
What we know about update 1.002
| Question | Answer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Version number | 01.002.000 | Reported (PlayStation Game Size) |
| Download size | About 1 GB; 1.07 GB in Russian and Iranian coverage | Reported (VICE, VGTimes) |
| Mandatory? | Yes, you need it to play at launch | Reported (ComicBook) |
| Platforms | PS5 confirmed by several outlets; ComicBook also lists Xbox Series X | PS5 Reported; Xbox unconfirmed |
| Rollout | First 50% of users now, the other 50% about 11 hours later | Reported (PlayStation Game Size) |
| Patch notes | None published | – |
| Day-one patch? | Widely called that, but Rockstar has not said so | Unconfirmed |
| Does it unlock the game? | No. Unlock is midnight local time on November 19 | Official (Rockstar) |
Reported The fan site iGrandTheftAuto compared file sizes before and after the update, according to ComicBook: the biggest changes are to “story000-[GameContent]” (15.75 MiB) and “Levels[Americas]-0” (35.75 MiB), while audio, movie and texture packages stayed the same size. That points to story and map data tweaks rather than new assets, but without notes it is impossible to say what was fixed. Treat any “patch notes” you see shared on social media as unofficial until Rockstar or PlayStation publishes them.
When the second wave should reach you
Our math PlayStation Game Size posted at 12:11 UTC on November 13 that the remaining half of users would get the update “in 11 hours”. If that holds, everyone on PS5 should be able to download it from roughly 23:00 UTC. This is an estimate from a third-party tracker, not an official time.
| Region | Second wave from about | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PT) | 3:10 p.m. | Fri Nov 13 |
| New York (ET) | 6:10 p.m. | Fri Nov 13 |
| London (GMT) | 11:10 p.m. | Fri Nov 13 |
| Madrid, Paris, Berlin (CET) | 12:10 a.m. | Sat Nov 14 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 8:10 a.m. | Sat Nov 14 |
| Sydney (AEDT) | 10:10 a.m. | Sat Nov 14 |
If your PS5 has not found the update by Saturday, check manually using the steps below. You have until launch night either way: the game cannot be played before midnight on November 19.
How long 1 GB takes to download
| Connection | Time for 1.07 GB (best case) |
|---|---|
| 10 Mbps | About 14 minutes |
| 50 Mbps | About 3 minutes |
| 100 Mbps | About 1.5 minutes |
| 500 Mbps | About 17 seconds |
Our math 1.07 GB is about 8.6 gigabits, divided by line speed. Real downloads are slower when servers are busy, which is exactly why a staged rollout this early helps: launch night will be much busier. Compare that with the full 212 GB download, which takes about 4 hours 43 minutes even at 100 Mbps.
How to make sure your console gets it
- PS5, automatic: Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Automatic Updates, and turn on Auto-Download and Auto-Install in Rest Mode. Then Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode > Stay Connected to the Internet. These are the settings Official PlayStation Support’s GTA VI page recommends for the pre-load.
- PS5, manual: highlight Grand Theft Auto VI on the home screen, press Options and choose Check for Update.
- Xbox Series X|S: My games & apps > Manage > Updates. Nobody has confirmed an Xbox build of 1.002 yet, so do not worry if nothing shows.
- Leave some free space: consoles often need temporary room to apply a patch. If your SSD is right at the limit after the 212 GB pre-load, clear a few extra GB (our storage calculator helps).
- Bought a boxed copy? Redeem the code first; the update downloads after the base game (what is in the box).
Will there be another update before launch?
Rockstar has not announced one. ComicBook expects another patch before or on November 19, but that is speculation. If a launch-day update arrives, it should also be small compared with the base game, since audio, video and texture files make up most of the 212 GB. We will update this page and our day one checklist if Rockstar publishes notes.
FAQ
Is there a GTA 6 update before release?
Yes. Version 01.002.000, about 1 GB, started rolling out to PS5 players who pre-loaded the game on November 13, 2026. Rockstar has not published patch notes.
How big is the GTA 6 1.002 update?
About 1 GB. Some reports put it at 1.07 GB on PS5.
Why don’t I have the GTA 6 update yet?
It is being released in two waves. PlayStation Game Size reported that the first 50% of users got it on November 13 and the rest about 11 hours later, around 23:00 UTC.
Does the GTA 6 update let me play early?
No. Grand Theft Auto VI unlocks at midnight local time on November 19, 2026, regardless of the update.
Are there GTA 6 1.002 patch notes?
Not yet. Rockstar has not published any notes, and file comparisons only show small changes to story and map data.
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Sources
- Polygon: GTA 6’s official first update (Nov 13, 2026)
- tbreak: GTA 6 update 1.002 is mandatory before launch (Nov 13, 2026)
- PlayStation Game Size on X: GTA 6 update 01.002.000 rollout (Nov 13, 2026)
- VICE: GTA 6 day one patch is already rolling out on PS5 (Nov 13, 2026)
- ComicBook: GTA 6 first update released ahead of launch (Nov 13, 2026)
- Twisted Voxel: GTA VI day-one update 01.002.000 begins rolling out
- VGTimes: GTA 6 gets a 1 GB patch before release (Russian)
- Rockstar Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI pre-load begins on November 10
- PlayStation Support: GTA VI support page