💾 GTA 6 storage & pre-load guide (PS5 & Xbox)
Rockstar confirmed a pre-load of up to 212 GB. Press reports put the PS5 download near 209.75 GB and the Xbox Series X|S download near 209.86 GB, with one outlet listing an installed size of roughly 225 GB on Xbox. Sources: Forbes, RockstarINTEL. Exact numbers can change with a Day-1 patch.
Quick checklist before launch
- Check free space: aim for at least ~235–240 GB free to be safe.
- Start the pre-load on a wired connection and keep the console in rest mode so it can finish.
- Remove old games from the console storage list, or add an M.2 SSD on PS5.
- Expect a Day-1 patch; leave the extra headroom for it.
📅 Launch timeline
Dates per Rockstar's announcements as reported by VGC and Game Rant.
- Nov 10 — Pre-load opens. PS5: midnight in your local time zone. Xbox: 12:00 AM GMT (7 PM ET / 4 PM PT on Nov 9).
- Nov 12 — Physical (code-in-box) copies begin arriving at retailers.
- Nov 19 — Global launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
🖥 Can your PC run GTA 6? Estimate
⚠ Rockstar lists only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S (source). There is no announced PC version and no official PC requirements. This tool only estimates how your parts compare with console-class hardware, in case a PC version is ever announced.
Method: relative performance scores (approximate, not our own benchmarks); the weakest of GPU, CPU and RAM sets the tier. Reference: PS5-class GPU ≈ RTX 2070 Super / RX 6700 and an 8-core Zen 2 CPU. This is a guess, not a guarantee.
❓ GTA 6 FAQ
When does GTA 6 release?
Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, per Rockstar.
Is there a PC version of GTA 6?
Rockstar currently lists only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. No PC version or PC system requirements have been announced. Our PC Check is an estimate only.
When can I pre-load?
From November 10. PS5 at midnight local time; Xbox at 12:00 AM GMT.
How big is the GTA 6 download?
Up to about 212 GB according to Rockstar; keep 15–25 GB extra free for patches.
Does the physical edition include a disc?
Reports describe the physical release as code-in-box, so the game is downloaded using a code.
Who are the GTA 6 protagonists?
Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, the first female lead in the main series.
Where is GTA 6 set?
The fictional state of Leonida (inspired by Florida), centred on Vice City.
🗺 Leonida interactive map
Community-made map of Leonida with 182 markers: places seen in Rockstar's trailers and screenshots (Official media) and leaked footage (Rumor). Positions are placed by fans and are not official coordinates. Drag to move, +/− or pinch to zoom, tap a dot for the image and source.
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Map: YANIS v17.0. Markers and screenshot locations: State of Leonida community. Images: Rockstar Games (credited per marker). Fan project, not affiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two. Rendered with Leaflet.
🎬 Official Rockstar trailers
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📰 Intel feed: Confirmed vs Reported
Vehicles, places, characters and release facts — each with its source.
Confirmed = stated by Rockstar. Reported = specialist press, not officially confirmed. Rumor = leaks/speculation; none listed until we can link a verifiable source.