Quick Facts
- Game: Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)
- Platform: Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
- Full Preload Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 12 a.m. GMT
- Download Size: Up to 212 GB
- Release Date: November 19, 2026
Global preloading for Grand Theft Auto VI is rolling out on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, giving players the chance to install the entire 200GB+ game ahead of its November 19, 2026 launch. Developed and published by Rockstar Games, the title requires up to 212 GB of storage space depending on your specific console.
Official Xbox Series X|S Preload Times
Preloads officially go live globally on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 12 a.m. GMT. Depending on your region, local preload times include:
- North America: 4pm (Mon) PST / 5pm (Mon) MST / 6pm (Mon) CST / 7pm (Mon) EST
- UK/Ire: 12am GMT
- Europe: 1am CET / 2am EET
- Asia/Oceania: 9am JST / 8am AWST / 11am AEDT
Code-in-box versions of Grand Theft Auto VI will also be available from retailers starting November 12.
How to Preload GTA 6 If You Already Bought It
If you have pre-ordered the game and payment has been processed, open the Microsoft Store app on your Xbox console and search for Grand Theft Auto VI. Select the standalone store page—rather than a bundle version—and choose the install option. This downloads a 300MB placeholder file until the full preload opens, after which the 200GB download becomes available as an update. If you encounter any installation issues, restarting your console after the preload goes live is recommended.
How to Preload GTA 6 If You Haven't Bought It Yet
Players who have not yet purchased Grand Theft Auto VI can still initiate the preload process using the Xbox mobile app:
- Open the Xbox mobile app on your phone.
- Go to the Store page, represented by a bag icon.
- Search for Grand Theft Auto VI (make sure to select the standalone version rather than a bundle).
- Tap the install button to download the placeholder file, which transitions to the full 200GB+ download once the preload officially opens.