The unofficial guide to the GTA 6 launch

Tools for launch week

Each one answers a real question with official data, and works on your phone.

• CountdownWhere in the world it is already unlocked, live.
• Release dateNov 19Midnight local time, country by country.
• Launch checklistEight things to do before midnight, ticked on your device.
• Pre-load212 GBGTA 6 pre-load opened November 10 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Start times, the 212 GB size, how code-in-box copies pre-load and the first update.
• Download and play timesGTA 6 pre-load has been open since November 10 and the download is up to 212 GB. You can play at midnight local time on November 19. Boxed code and update.
• Xbox One and cloudGTA 6 has no native Xbox One version. Xbox One and Series X|S can stream it with Xbox Cloud Gaming from 1 a.m. ET on November 19. What Xbox has stated.
• File size212 GBWill 212 GB fit on your console, and how long the download takes.
• Price & editions$109.99Every country’s price, converted into your currency.
• PlatformsGTA 6 is on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S, with Xbox One cloud play. No PS4, PC or Switch 2 announced. 30 fps target and PS5 Pro features.
• PS5 controllerThe two limited DualSense controllers and the bundle question.
• MapThe six confirmed regions of Leonida.
• Radio & songsEvery song confirmed so far from the trailers.
• CharactersWho Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos are, plus every character Rockstar has named: Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Raul Bautista and more. Official sources only.
• TrailersEvery official GTA 6 trailer with its date and what it showed: Trailer 1, Trailer 2, An Extended Look and the Launch Trailer, plus their songs.
• OnlineGTA 6 launches as a single-player game. Rockstar has not announced GTA 6 Online, crossplay or a date. What Bloomberg reports for 2027 and GTA Online.
• PC versionRockstar’s console-to-PC gaps, game by game.

Leonida

GTA 6 map: Leonida and its regions

GTA 6 live updates

Checked every hour against official sources. Newest first, in your time zone.

1. Sun, Nov 15, 12:00 a.m. UTCPush Square reports that Madden NFL 27 now shows a message asking players not to delete it, as GTA 6 needs a 212GB install on PS5. Source: Push Square
2. Sat, Nov 14, 11:24 p.m. UTCKotaku reports that some buyers of GTA 6 boxed copies, which contain no disc, say their download code is already used or missing. Source: Kotaku
3. Sat, Nov 14, 05:19 p.m. UTCIGN reports that Rockstar's Rob Nelson told The Guardian GTA 6 offers mechanisms that encourage empathy for players who want them. Source: IGN
4. Sat, Nov 14, 04:43 p.m. UTCPolygon reports that some players found no readable code in physical GTA 6 pre-order boxes, with Rockstar Support said to have closed some tickets. Source: Polygon
5. Fri, Nov 13, 07:30 p.m. UTCPure Xbox reports that a GTA 6 update of about 2.2 GB is rolling out on Xbox and is needed to start playing on November 19. Source: Pure Xbox
6. Fri, Nov 13, 04:32 p.m. UTCPolygon reports that GTA 6 version 1.002 is a 1 GB update and that Rockstar has not shared specific patch notes. Source: Polygon

GTA 6 live updates

Launch week, hour by hour

Verified events only, shown in your time zone.

1. Wed, Nov 4Rockstar confirms the pre-load: from 10 November, up to 212 GB.
2. Tue, Nov 10, 12:00 a.m. UTCPre-load opens: PS5 at local midnight, Xbox at 00:00 GMT.
3. Thu, Nov 12Boxed copies reach shops. Inside is a download code, no disc.
4. Wed, Nov 18, 11:00 a.m. UTCUnlocks in New Zealand
5. Wed, Nov 18, 01:00 p.m. UTCUnlocks in Australia
6. Wed, Nov 18, 03:00 p.m. UTCUnlocks in Japan
7. Wed, Nov 18, 06:30 p.m. UTCUnlocks in India
8. Wed, Nov 18, 11:00 p.m. UTCUnlocks in Italy, Spain, France, Germany
9. Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 a.m. UTCUnlocks in United Kingdom, Portugal
10. Thu, Nov 19, 03:00 a.m. UTCUnlocks in Brazil
11. Thu, Nov 19, 05:00 a.m. UTCUnlocks in United States, Canada
12. Thu, Nov 19, 06:00 a.m. UTCXbox One players can start through Xbox Cloud Gaming.
13. Thu, Nov 19Last day to buy with the Vintage Vice City Pack.