Short answer · updated Nov 12, 2026
Pre-loading opens Thursday, November 12, 2026 at midnight local time, seven days before the November 19 launch. Physical copies contain a download code, so they can pre-load from the same date.
Every confirmed update
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Digital pre-loading starts at local midnight, seven days before launch. Physical code-in-box copies are also available from this date. confirmed
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Two editions only: Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99. Physical boxes contain a download code, not a disc. Standard owners can buy the Ultimate upgrade later. confirmed
Quick answers
- When can I pre-load GTA 6?
- From November 12, 2026 at local midnight.
- Can I pre-load the physical edition?
- Yes. The box contains a download code rather than a disc, and code-in-box copies are available from November 12.
- How big is the GTA 6 download?
- Rockstar hasn't published a file size yet. We'll add it here as soon as it's confirmed.