GTA VI Launch Hub: Verified Dates, Preload and Tools

This is our single source for GTA VI launch information. Every item is labelled. Confirmed means a primary source such as Rockstar or a platform holder. Reported means named reporting. Speculation means inference. Unknown means nobody reliable has said. Last verified 4 November 2026.

Verified release information

Preload instructions and platform differences

Source: Rockstar Pre-Load FAQ. Read our preload times guide, the PS5 guide or the Xbox guide.

Download and storage tools

• Download time calculator
• Data cap calculator
• Preload scheduler
• Preload readiness checker
• Storage guide
• Network readiness checklist

Editions

Rockstar sells Standard and Ultimate editions. Physical versions contain a download code and no disc, and the Rockstar Store lists £69.99 for its UK boxed Standard Edition with an estimated shipping date of 12 November 2026. Prices can change, so check the Rockstar Store for your region.

• Standard vs Ultimate
• Edition selector
• Code in box vs digital

Official trailers

The latest main trailer is the Launch Trailer, dated 15 October 2026. See the official video index.

Launch help and troubleshooting

• Preload troubleshooter
• Preload not starting: full checklist
• Official service status links
• First-hour checklist
• Display readiness checker
• Controller and accessibility planner
• Spoiler-safe help router

Known issues

None listed. The game is not out, and we will list only issues we can trace to Rockstar, a platform holder or direct testing. Our patches and known issues page will carry them.

Story and completion

Unknown: Rockstar has not published a completion list on the pages we checked. Use the player journal for your own goals, and the story and characters guide for what Rockstar has shown.

Vehicles and activities

See vehicles seen in official trailers and the Leonida guide. Ownership and storage rules are Unknown.

Online and RP status

Unknown: online details, crossplay and RP support have not been confirmed on the pages we checked. See online and crossplay status and mods and RP status.

PC and mods status

Unknown: Rockstar lists PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. See PC release status.

Latest verified updates

• 3 November 2026: Rockstar’s Pre-Load FAQ gives 10 November, the PS5 and Xbox start times, and up to 212 GB.
• 29 October 2026: Rockstar posts about the original score by Justice.
• 15 October 2026: Launch Trailer.

Facts and rumours

The facts vs rumours tracker lists each claim with its label and source. See also mods and RP status and PC status.

Creators

• Streamer spoiler and chat planner
• Clip organizer
• Graphics mode log

Change log

• 4 November 2026 (later): Task navigation added. Patches page, player journal, price tracker and service links added.
• 4 November 2026: Hub published. Pre-load date changed across the site from 12 to 10 November. Storage changed from a reported 210 GB to Rockstar’s up to 212 GB. Launch Trailer added. Fake activity counters and ratings removed from the tools page.

Questions

When can I pre-load GTA VI?

10 November 2026. PS5 starts at midnight local time. Xbox starts at 12 a.m. GMT worldwide.

What time does GTA VI unlock?

Rockstar has not announced an unlock time on the pages we checked.

How much space do I need?

Up to 212 GB of available space, depending on your device.

Is GTA VI on PC?

Not announced on the pages we checked.

Correction policy

Read how we verify GTA VI claims. If we get something wrong, we correct the page, date the change here and say what changed. Use our contact page to report an error, and include a source if you can. We do not present guesses as facts.

Sources

• Rockstar Pre-Load FAQ
• Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI
• Rockstar Store
• Rockstar: Launch Trailer

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