GTA 6 preloading opened at midnight on PS5 and 1 a.m. on Xbox Series X|S (Paris time): it weighs 212 GB and requires a pre-order.
Sources journaldugeek.com · presse-citron.net · x.com
It's on. GTA 6 preloading is open, writes Presse-citron: midnight on PS5, then 1 a.m. on Xbox Series X|S, Paris time. The game weighs 212 GB, "a console record" per the site. GTAVI_Countdown confirms it is live across Europe on PS5 and worldwide on Xbox, with the US a few hours behind.
You need a pre-order on the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store. Per ActuGaming, preloading only works if GTA 6 is linked to your account, through a digital pre-order or a boxed-copy code. Boxes reach retailers from November 12, so that code can only be used afterwards. Keep about 212 GB free, a bit more for updates.
Rockstar first announced November 12, as in our November 3 article, then moved it to the 10th. Journal du Geek calls it a "gift" from the studio. Once installed, the game can't be launched: the November 19 unlock time is still unknown.
Most of the download happens before launch day, easing server load on the 19th. Watch Rockstar for the exact unlock time, tracked on our release page.
Sources journaldugeek.com · presse-citron.net · x.com
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