# GTA 6 release date: November 19, 2026, and preloading is open now

GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Preloading opened on November 10, the game needs up to 212 GB, and there is no PC date yet.

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Published: 2026-11-10T17:34:39.150Z
Updated: 2026-11-10T17:35:15.525Z

Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on **November 19, 2026** for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. After two delays from its original 2025 window, the date has held, and preloading is already open for digital pre-orders.

## GTA 6 release date and platforms

| Detail | Answer |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 19, 2026, worldwide |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\|S |
| PC | No date announced |
| Preload | Open since November 10, 2026 (digital pre-orders) |
| Storage | Up to 212 GB |

## How to preload GTA 6

On **PS5**, open the game's page in the PlayStation Store and choose the download option, or turn on automatic downloads for your game library. Preloading opened at midnight local time on November 10.

On **Xbox Series X|S**, install it from the Microsoft Store, or turn on "Keep my games and apps up to date". Preloading opened globally at midnight GMT on November 10. If your console uses the energy-saving shutdown mode, it will not download while it is off.

Physical copies do not preload. The box contains a download code, so you will still need the full download on release day.

```callout warning Clear space first
At up to 212 GB, GTA 6 is larger than many consoles' free space. Check your storage before the preload starts so the download is not stuck halfway through.
```

## Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

Not at launch. Rockstar has only announced PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar's previous games reached PC months or years after their console launch, but no PC date has been given for GTA 6.

## What about GTA 6 Online?

Rockstar has presented GTA 6 as a single-player game at launch and has not announced a date for a new online mode. We will update this page when it does.

## Before launch day

- **Update your console** so a system update does not delay you at midnight.
- **Check your internet plan.** A 212 GB download can use a large share of a capped monthly allowance.
- **Keep the console in rest mode** on PS5, or the standard power mode on Xbox, so the preload and day-one patch can finish while you sleep.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is GTA 6 coming out on PC?

Not at launch. Rockstar has announced GTA 6 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only and has not given a PC release date.

### When can I preload GTA 6?

Now, if you pre-ordered digitally. Preloading opened on November 10, 2026: at midnight local time on PS5, and at midnight GMT on Xbox, which was the evening of November 9 in the US.

### How big is GTA 6?

Rockstar says the game needs up to 212 GB of free storage, depending on the console. Clear space before you start the preload.

## Sources

- [Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load FAQ (Rockstar Games Support)](https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/7nPqOA2uCbpEQHXx7KVrYd/grand-theft-auto-vi-pre-load-faq)
- [GTA 6 is now available for preload (Engadget)](https://www.engadget.com/2311841/gta-6-now-available-for-preload/)
- [GTA 6 pre-loads officially available now (GameRant)](https://gamerant.com/gta-6-preload-how-when-ps5-xbox/)