There are no official GTA 6 patch notes yet, even though the game’s first update is already on consoles. Version 1.002.000 started rolling out on November 13, six days before launch, and you must install it before you can play.
Key Facts
- Version: 1.002.000, the first GTA 6 update
- Released: November 13, 2026
- Size: about 1.07 GB on PS5 and about 2.18 GB on Xbox Series X|S (reported)
- Required: yes, it is marked as mandatory
- Changelog: none from Rockstar so far
- Launch: still midnight local time on November 19
What we know about update 1.002
Players first spotted the download in their PS5 menus and shared it on X. The tracker account PlayStation Game Size then confirmed the new version number from PlayStation Store data. Screen Rant and ComicBook report that the update also landed on Xbox Series X|S on the same day.
The download is small next to the roughly 210 GB game. Reports put it at about 1.07 GB on PS5 and about 2.18 GB on Xbox. In addition, the system data marks it as mandatory, so the game will not start for the first time until it is installed.
Why some players do not see it yet
The PS5 rollout is happening in waves. According to PlayStation Game Size, about half of players got it first, and the rest were due to get it around 11 hours later. That is likely meant to spread the load on the servers. So if it is missing on your console, it should arrive soon.
Where are the GTA 6 patch notes?
Rockstar has not published a changelog, and it has not explained why the download is required. It has also not called this the day-one patch. So everything about its contents is still a guess.
The file sizes offer a small clue. The tracker account iGrandTheftAuto, cited by ComicBook, says the biggest changes are to a story game-content file (about 15.75 MiB) and a level file (about 35.75 MiB). Meanwhile, the audio, movie and texture files did not change size. That points to fixes and tweaks rather than new content, but it does not tell us what they are.
MP1st also reports that the patch needs the latest PS5 system software, version 14.22. Rockstar has not said whether another update will follow before November 19. Because the game is locked until launch, nobody outside Rockstar can test the changes yet.
Warning
Posts claiming the update adds a 60 fps mode or new content are not confirmed. Rockstar still targets 30 fps on every console, as explained in our GTA 6 PS5 Pro report.
What you should do before launch
- Check for updates: on PS5, highlight the game, press Options and choose Check for Update. On Xbox, look in My games & apps under Updates.
- Update your console: install the latest system software first.
- Keep some space free: leave a few extra GB for this and any later patches.
Pro Tip
Download stuck or not showing at all? Our guide to fixing a GTA 6 pre-load that is not working covers the usual fixes. For storage numbers, see our GTA 6 download size report.
FAQ
Do I have to download update 1.002?
Yes. It is marked as mandatory, so the game needs it before it will launch for the first time.
Can I play GTA 6 early after installing it?
No. The update does not change the release. The game still unlocks at midnight local time on November 19, as listed in our GTA 6 release time guide.
Will there be a day-one patch?
Rockstar has not said. Another update before or on launch day would not be unusual, and we will cover it here if one arrives.
Update Log
- Nov 14, 2026: Article published after update 1.002.000 rolled out on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Sources
- ComicBook: GTA 6 first update released ahead of launch
- VICE: GTA 6 day one patch is already rolling out on PS5
- Screen Rant: Major GTA 6 update confirmed before launch
- MP1st: GTA 6 receives update 1.002
- Eurogamer Portugal: GTA 6 gets its first mandatory update before launch
- Rockstar Newswire: Pre-Load Grand Theft Auto VI Now
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