GTA 6 live updates

1. Sun, 15 Nov, 12:00 am 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, 14 Nov, 11:24 pm 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, 14 Nov, 05:19 pm 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, 14 Nov, 04:43 pm 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, 13 Nov, 07:30 pm 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, 13 Nov, 04:32 pm UTCPolygon reports that GTA 6 version 1.002 is a 1 GB update and that Rockstar has not shared specific patch notes. Source: Polygon
7. Fri, 13 Nov, 04:00 pm UTCPush Square reports that GTA 6 launches as a single player game without online multiplayer and that no date for online play has been confirmed. Source: Push Square
8. Fri, 13 Nov, 03:11 pm UTCIGN reports that a first teaser shows Macca & Friends, an animated series that players can watch inside GTA 6 on the Weazel TV network. Source: IGN
9. Fri, 13 Nov, 09:42 am UTCEurogamer reports that UK network operator Openreach says its network and teams are ready for GTA 6 and that it will watch for a new download record. Source: Eurogamer
10. Tue, 10 Nov, 03:45 pm UTCXbox says GTA VI will stream on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through Xbox Cloud Gaming from 1am ET on November 19, using Xbox Series S graphics settings. Source: Xbox Wire
11. Tue, 10 Nov, 03:41 pm UTCPlayStation says GTA VI is the most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history and that pre-loading on PS5 opened on November 10. Source: PlayStation Blog
12. Tue, 10 Nov, 12:00 pm UTCRockstar Games says pre-loading for Grand Theft Auto VI is available for everyone who has pre-ordered, ahead of the November 19 launch. Source: Rockstar Games
13. Tue, 10 Nov, 12:00 pm UTCIGN reports that Rockstar released a 29 second Preload Now trailer for GTA 6 that includes new footage. Source: IGN

Launch week, hour by hour

Verified events only, shown in your time zone.

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

Guides

• CountdownWhere in the world it is already unlocked, live.
• Release date19 NovMidnight 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.