The GTA 6 download size on PS5 is about 210 GB, now that the first pre-loads have gone live. Digital pre-order owners in New Zealand started downloading first, and the rollout is now moving west across the world, region by region.
Key Facts
- Status: pre-load is rolling out now, starting with PS5 in New Zealand
- PS5: opens at midnight local time on November 10 in each region
- Xbox Series X|S: opens worldwide at 12 a.m. GMT on November 10
- PS5 size: about 209.8 GB to download, around 212 GB installed (reported)
- Xbox size: about 225 GB to download (reported, not confirmed)
- Unlock: midnight local time on November 19
The pre-load has started
Rockstar set the pre-load for November 10, and it is already November 10 in parts of the world. So PS5 players in New Zealand got access first, followed by Australia. Asia, Europe and the Americas follow as midnight arrives in each time zone.
Xbox works differently. The download opens at the same moment everywhere: 12 a.m. GMT on Tuesday, November 10. In the US, that is 7 p.m. ET or 4 p.m. PT on Monday, November 9.
When does it start in India?
On PS5, the pre-load opens at midnight IST tonight, as November 10 begins. On Xbox, it starts at 5:30 a.m. IST on November 10. For every other region, see our GTA 6 release time guide.
GTA 6 download size on PS5 and Xbox
Rockstar’s own guidance said the game needs up to 212 GB, depending on your console. Now the first real download screens give us exact numbers. GTA BOOM shared a live PS5 download screen from New Zealand showing 209.8 GB.
RockstarINTEL reports the same PS5 figure, with an install size of about 212 GB. However, it also reports an Xbox Series X|S download of about 225 GB. That number comes from a fan on X, so treat it as unconfirmed until Xbox players see it for themselves.
Pro Tip
Leave some extra space on top of the download, because installs often need room to unpack. Our step-by-step pre-load guide shows how to free up space on PS5 and Xbox.
What about boxed copies?
The pre-load is for digital pre-orders. Boxed copies are code-in-box editions, so they also need the full download. RockstarINTEL notes that Xbox code-in-box buyers can find the game in the Xbox store app and press install before redeeming the code.
Rockstar has not released a PC version yet, so there is no PC pre-load. Our earlier pre-load announcement story covers the original dates and the 212 GB guidance in full.
Warning
Only download the game through PlayStation Store or the Xbox store. Sites that offer GTA 6 files or “early access” downloads are not official and may be unsafe.
FAQ
Can I play GTA 6 after pre-loading?
No. The pre-load only gets the files onto your console. The game unlocks at midnight local time on November 19 on both PS5 and Xbox.
Why is my pre-load not showing yet?
On PS5, it only appears once it is midnight on November 10 where you live. Also, check that you pre-ordered the digital version and that your console software is up to date.
Update Log
- Nov 9, 2026: Article published as the pre-load went live in New Zealand.
Sources
- Rockstar Newswire: GTA VI pre-load begins on November 10
- Rockstar Support: GTA VI regional pre-load and release times
- GTA BOOM: PS5 download size confirmed as pre-load goes live in New Zealand
- RockstarINTEL: GTA 6 pre-load begins rolling out, updated install size revealed
- VICE: When does GTA 6 preload start? Download times by region
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