The wait for Grand Theft Auto VI is nearly over, and just over a week remains before fans from throughout the world are able to access the most anticipated game of all time on their consoles. As the hype surrounding the open-world action-adventure reaches new heights, Rockstar is giving gamers a head start by kicking off pre-loading for the title.
As of today, anyone who has already reserved a copy of GTA 6 can start downloading it ahead of launch, so you’re able to dive into the game as soon as it launches.
Initially, Rockstar had scheduled GTA 6 pre-loads for November 12, which is a week before launch. The date was then moved up to November 10th.
Through an X post earlier today, Rockstar confirmed that PS5 pre-loading is now available for everyone who pre-ordered the title.
You’ll Need 212 GB Free Space to Download GTA 6
The head start that Rockstar is giving gamers to pre-load GTA 6 starts making sense once you take a look at the game’s download size. The install size for GTA 6 currently sits at a whopping 212 GB, which puts it on the list of the largest games ever released for consoles.
If your console is already crowded with other big AAA games, you’ll probably have to delete a few to make room for GTA 6. It’s also worth noting that the game may need room beyond the base install for temporary files and future updates, so it’s best to keep some breathing room for yourself as you’re downloading the game.
For players who don’t want to wipe their library, expanded or external storage may be worth considering, depending on your console.
How to Play GTA 6 After Pre-Load
Unfortunately, you aren’t able to jump right into GTA 6 once you have pre-loaded it on your device. Everything stays locked until the official unlock time.
Once the game officially releases, you can simply launch the game instead of waiting through a download that will likely be slower as millions of people flood the servers.
