VI DOWNLOAD GUIDESony · Digital storefront
PlayStation 5
Open the game listing on PlayStation Store. Use the same PlayStation account on your console to find it in your library.
Independent GTA VI guide
Find the official store for your console, check preload times in your timezone, and get your system ready to install.
RELEASE · 19 NOV 2026PS5XBOX SERIES X|S
01 / Store links
Choose your platform
The store shows the price, availability, and install options for your account and region.
Microsoft · Digital storefront
Xbox Series X|S
Open the Xbox listing, then use the matching Microsoft account on your console to manage the download and queue.
02 / Setup guides
Get ready to install
Worldwide schedule
Preload and release
Compare the two preload schedules and convert Xbox’s global start into your timezone.
Check preload times →Storage & broadband
Size and download time
Check the space Rockstar asks you to reserve and estimate how long a download will take.
Open the calculator →Buying guide
Standard or Ultimate?
Compare the editions and understand how the code-in-box version works.
Compare the editions →03 / Explore
Beyond the download
04 / Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Does preload let me play early?
Preload lets you install game data before the release time. Rockstar lists the unlock for midnight local time on 19 November on both launch platforms. Rockstar’s schedule
Is the free space requirement the download size?
Rockstar lists up to 212 GB of free space depending on the console. Check the size shown in your download queue for the amount your connection needs to transfer. Rockstar’s installation requirements
Can I get the game on PS4 or Xbox One?
Rockstar’s launch platform list includes PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Check your console model before buying. Official game listing
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