GTA 6 preloads start November 12, one week before the November 19 launch

Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 preloading kicks off on November 12 — a full week before the game launches on November 19. The $80 title lands on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and anyone who preorders digitally can start downloading from that date to be ready at launch.

Interestingly, GTA 6 won't ship on disc. Physical copies sold at retailers like GameStop and Walmart will include a code in the box instead. Those physical boxes will also hit store shelves on November 12, so you can buy one and redeem the code to start preloading — but the game itself stays locked until November 19. Exact launch times haven't been announced yet by Rockstar.

As for file size, Rockstar hasn't disclosed a number. GTA 5 tops 100 GB depending on platform, so GTA 6 will almost certainly land in the same ballpark or higher — worth keeping in mind if your storage is tight.

Rockstar will share launch timing details closer to release. Check back for updates on unlock times as November 19 approaches.