Grand Theft Auto VI
GTA VI Preload Countdown
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
GTA VI is nearly here. The wait is almost over. Digital pre-load opens on Tuesday 10 November 2026. You can download the game early. You cannot play it early. Pre-load is not early access. The game unlocks on 19 November.
On PlayStation 5, pre-load opens at midnight local time. Each time zone gets its own midnight. On Xbox Series X|S, pre-load opens at one global moment. That moment is 12:00 AM GMT on 10 November. The download needs up to 212 GB free. Clear the space now. Then use the timers below for your region.
Read the full story in our pre-load news post. Get your console ready with our console prep guide. You can also visit the GTA VI Hub for more news and guides.
Xbox (Global)
One global start time
Xbox pre-load opens at 12:00 AM GMT on Tuesday 10 November. It is the same moment for every player. The timer below counts down to that moment.
PlayStation (Regional)
Midnight local time in each region
On PS5, pre-load opens at midnight in your own time zone. The first regions open on 9 November. The last regions open in the early hours of 10 November. Each timer below counts down to midnight in that region.
New Zealand
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Australia
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Japan | South Korea
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Hong Kong | Taiwan
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Malaysia | Singapore
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Indonesia | Thailand
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
India
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
United Arab Emirates
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Saudi Arabia | Turkey
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Bulgaria | Cyprus | Finland
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Greece | Romania
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
South Africa
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Ukraine
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Austria | Germany | Switzerland
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Belgium | Netherlands | Luxembourg
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Denmark | Norway | Sweden
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Poland | Slovakia | Czech Republic
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
France | Spain | Italy | Malta
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Croatia | Slovenia | Hungary
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Iceland | Portugal
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Ireland | United Kingdom
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Argentina | Chile | Brazil
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Paraguay | Uruguay
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Bolivia
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
United States | Canada
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Colombia | Ecuador | Panama | Peru
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Mexico | Guatemala | El Salvador
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
Costa Rica | Honduras | Nicaragua
Tuesday 10 November, 12:00 AM local time
How to pre-load
PS5: Turn on automatic downloads in Settings. Then leave the console on or in Rest Mode. Your PS5 will grab the download when it opens.
Xbox: Turn on automatic updates in Settings. Then leave the console on or in Sleep mode. Your Xbox will grab the download when it opens.
Make sure 212 GB is free before 10 November. Free up space now if you need to.
FAQ
How big is the pre-load?
Up to 212 GB. Free up space before 10 November so the download can finish.
Can I play early after pre-loading?
No. Pre-load only downloads the game. The game unlocks on 19 November.
What if I bought the boxed copy?
Code-in-box copies reach retailers from 12 November. The box holds a download code. There is no disc.
When does the game unlock?
On 19 November. Pre-load does not move that date.