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GTA 6 day one checklist
Artwork: Rockstar Games. Checked Nov 10, 2026.
Unlock
Midnight
Local time on Thursday Nov 19, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Official.
Preload
Live now
Up to 212 GB. Open the game page and check it really finished. Official.
Stuck download?
Pause, resume, retry
Then cancel, delete and re-enable auto-download from Game Library. PlayStation Support.
Night before
Rest mode + auto updates
Keep the console online so any update lands while you wait. Official.
Day-one patch
Not announced
Rockstar has not announced one as of Nov 10. Keep some spare space anyway.
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