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How to redeem the GTA 6 code in the box on PS5 and Xbox

Physical copies of GTA 6 are code-in-box editions. Here is how to redeem the code on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and start the 212 GB download.

GTA 6 FAQ: A car parked under a tree above Vice City

To redeem the GTA 6 code from a boxed copy, enter it in the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store on the account you play on. Physical copies of Grand Theft Auto VI are code-in-box editions, so there is no game on a disc, and the download is up to 212 GB.

Redeem GTA 6 code: a hotel pool in Vice City from above
A hotel pool in Vice City from above. Image: Rockstar Games

Key Facts

  • Physical copies on sale: from November 12, 2026
  • What is in the box: a download code, not the game on a disc
  • Download size: up to 212 GB
  • Unlocks: midnight local time on November 19

How to redeem the GTA 6 code on PS5

  1. Sign in to the PlayStation account you play on.
  2. Open the PlayStation Store and select the “…” menu at the top of the screen.
  3. Choose Redeem Code and type the code from the card in the box.
  4. Confirm, then start the download from your Game Library.

How to redeem it on Xbox Series X|S

  1. Sign in to the Microsoft account you play on.
  2. Open the Microsoft Store, press the View button and choose Redeem.
  3. Enter the 25-character code from the card and confirm.
  4. Install the game from My games & apps.

Pro Tip

Redeem as soon as you get the box, because 212 GB can take hours. Our pre-load guide shows how to free up space and let the download run overnight.

If the code does not work

  • Check that the card is for your console: a PS5 code will not work on Xbox, and the other way round.
  • Retype it carefully, because letters like O and 0 are easy to mix up.
  • Still stuck? Contact the store you bought it from, then PlayStation or Xbox support.

Warning

Never share a photo of your code online. Anyone who sees it can redeem it first.

Once you redeem the GTA 6 code, check when the game unlocks in our release time guide.

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