--- title: "GTA VI: Rockstar Announces Exact Pre-load Schedule and 212 GB Install Size" description: "Rockstar has detailed the GTA VI pre-load schedule: available on PS5 from November 10, Xbox Series from 03:00 MSK, with release set for November 19, 2026. Install size is up to 212 GB." date: 2026-11-04T01:29:13.568Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/gta-6-preload-schedule-and-install-size tags: [gta-6, grand-theft-auto, rockstar-games, preloading, video-games] author: "Darya Fomina" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # GTA VI: Rockstar Announces Exact Pre-load Schedule and 212 GB Install Size ![Panoramic view of a virtual coastal metropolis on a sunny day with bridges and a beach in GTA VI](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/04/gta-6-sroki-predzagruzki-i-razmer-ustanovki/gta-6-sroki-predzagruzki-i-razmer-ustanovki-1.webp) ## Key Points - GTA VI release is set for November 19, 2026; pre-loading on PS5 starts November 10 at midnight local time, on Xbox Series starting at 03:00 MSK. - Code boxes will appear in retail on November 12; game size on SSD is up to 212 GB. - On November 19, free print materials will open on the official website: a poster and the state of Leonida map; a double-sided poster will be available in the Rockstar Store for $0.99 or free with an order. - The PC version, according to the report, may launch earlier than expected. Less than two weeks remain until the release of one of the most anticipated projects of the decade — Grand Theft Auto VI — and Rockstar Games has decided to remind the community once again about the nuances of pre-loading. As of November 4, 2026, fans have plenty of time to prepare their storage drives in advance: the full launch of the game is scheduled for November 19, 2026, and the pre-load window will open noticeably earlier. Publication goha.ru, citing developer data, published the current breakdown by platforms and deadlines. ### Pre-load Schedule by Platforms PlayStation 5 owners will be able to download the action game on November 10 at midnight local time — this is the first wave of digital edition availability. Xbox Series users, regardless of country or region, will have to wait until 03:00 Moscow time. Physical media and activation code boxes will appear in retail stores on November 12, exactly one week before the official release. This date breakdown allows the developer to smooth out peak server and distribution loads in the first hours after pre-loading opens. ### Install Size and SSD Requirements As expected from previously leaked data, Grand Theft Auto VI will take up to 212 GB on a solid-state drive. This is one of the largest sizes among modern console releases, so Rockstar effectively recommends that players free up disk space in advance. Considering that pre-loading starts on November 10, users have about nine days to transfer files if necessary or upgrade their storage configuration before the game becomes available for download. ### Free Printable Materials and Bonuses On November 19, the official game website will feature free downloadable digital print materials: a poster with the Grand Theft Auto VI cover art and a map of the fictional state of Leonida. Slightly later, a double-sided printed poster will become available in the official Rockstar Store for $0.99 or free with any other purchase. For collectors and fans, this is an additional reason to celebrate the release, and for the developer, another channel to engage the audience around the launch. ### What Is Known About the PC Version The potential PC premiere deserves special attention: according to the publication, the PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI may arrive sooner than the community expected. This means desktop fans do not necessarily have to wait for the standard console pre-load window — timelines for the PC audience could shift forward. Rockstar, however, focused on console timelines and install size in its current announcement, leaving PC release details unspecified. Summary: key milestones are already set — November 10 pre-load start on PS5, November 12 — retail codes arrive, November 19 — worldwide release and opening access to printable materials. With a size of up to 212 GB, storage preparation becomes a practical necessity rather than an option. The next two weeks will likely bring additional clarifications from Rockstar, including regarding the PC release date. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Вы готовы? Предзагрузка GTA 6 начнется 10 ноября, с вас 212 ГБ](https://www.goha.ru/vy-gotovy-predzagruzka-gta-6-nachnetsya-10-noyabrya-s-vas-212-gb-xkJn5E) - Primary source: pre-load schedules (PS5 — Nov 10 midnight local, Xbox Series — 03:00 MSK), retail codes Nov 12, size up to 212 GB, release Nov 19, 2026, free print materials and poster in Rockstar Store, potential early PC release. ## FAQ ### When does GTA VI pre-loading start? On PlayStation 5 — November 10, 2026, at midnight local time; on Xbox Series — starting from 03:00 Moscow time. Retail code boxes will appear on November 12. ### How much space will GTA VI take on disk? Up to 212 GB on an SSD, so freeing up storage space in advance is recommended. ### When will GTA VI be released? The official release is scheduled for November 19, 2026. ### Will there be additional release materials? Yes: on November 19, the official website will offer a free cover poster and Leonida map, and the Rockstar Store will feature a double-sided printed poster for $0.99 or free with any other purchase.