Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) pre-loads begin on November 10, nine days before the game launches on November 19. The download runs up to 212GB, and the start time depends on which console you own.
When each platform starts
PlayStation 5 owners can pre-load the game at midnight on November 10, in their own time zone. For players in the Philippines, that is 12:00 a.m. on November 10.
Xbox Series X|S owners can pre-load the game at 12:00 a.m. GMT on November 10. For players in the Philippines, that is 8:00 a.m. on November 10. Code-in-box versions for both platforms should also be available from retailers starting November 12.
| Platform | Pre-load starts | Philippine time |
| PlayStation 5 | November 10, midnight local | 12:00 a.m. PHT, November 10 |
| Xbox Series X/S | November 10, 12:00 a.m. GMT | 8:00 a.m. PHT, November 10 |
The download is up to 212GB, and the size varies by platform. Players are advised to clear at least that much storage before pre-downloading, and points anyone short on space at the PS5’s extended storage options.
Pre-ordering is required. PlayStation pre-downloads are available to those who order through the PlayStation Store or participating retailers, and physical code-in-box copies qualify once their codes are redeemed.
For details on how to pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) for PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S, visit the Rockstar Support site.
Physical copies and launch day
Retail copies of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) are code-in-box: the case holds a download code instead of the game data. Those boxes should be available in stores from November 12. Redeem the code in the console storefront and the same pre-load starts.
Rockstar will also publish a printable cover art poster and a map of Leonida as free digital downloads on the official site on launch day, alongside the game itself.
For more information, visit Rockstar’s GTA VI page. You may also check out the extended look at the game here.
Source: Rockstar Games
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. Order through the PlayStation Store or a participating retailer, and the pre-download opens on schedule.
PlayStation 5 owners can pre-load at 12:00 a.m. PHT on November 10. Xbox Series X|S owners can pre-load at 8:00 a.m. PHT on November 10.
Up to 212GB, depending on the platform. PlayStation advises clearing at least that much space.
Code-in-box versions for both platforms should be available from retailers starting November 12. Redeeming the code triggers the same pre-load.
November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Emman Tortoza
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
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