How to pre-load GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Players can now pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles ahead of the game's November 19 release, allowing them to download it before launch.

Players can now pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles ahead of the game’s November 19 release, allowing them to download it before launch.

Rockstar Games said digital pre-loading began on November 10 at midnight local time for PS5 users and at 0000 GMT for Xbox players. The Xbox pre-load therefore opened at 7pm Eastern time and 4pm Pacific time on November 9.

The download requires up to 212 gigabytes of available storage, depending on the device, Rockstar said. Players should check that their consoles have enough free space before starting the download.

The game can be pre-loaded by players who have pre-ordered a digital copy.

On PS5, open the game’s page in the PlayStation Store and select the download option. To enable automatic downloads, go to the console’s settings and check that automatic downloads are switched on for pre-ordered games. The console must be powered on or in Rest Mode for the download to take place.

On Xbox Series X|S, open Grand Theft Auto VI in the Microsoft Store and select the install option. For automatic downloads, go to Profile & system, select Settings, then System and Updates, and enable automatic updates for games and apps. The console must be powered on or in Sleep mode.

Rockstar says physical versions will be available from retailers from November 12. However, the boxed versions will contain a download code rather than a game disc, so players will still need to download the game.

Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.