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Rockstar Games has officially announced preload dates and file sizes for Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of its November 19 launch, though reports differ on the exact storage requirements. Some outlets report install sizes of approximately 86 GB on PlayStation 5 and 89–90 GB on Xbox Series X|S, while others cite a figure of up to 212 GB for Xbox consoles; the discrepancy has not been explained. Preloading is set to begin on November 10 according to one report, or on June 12 for PS5 and June 13 for Xbox according to another, suggesting possible regional or revised scheduling. The company also confirmed that certain physical editions will include a map of the fictional Leonida setting and a cover art poster, and released a new screenshot of Vice City. Global launch timing will follow midnight local time in most regions.
Official preload dates and global release times have been confirmed by Rockstar, but sources conflict on whether preloading starts November 10 or in mid-June
Reported install sizes vary significantly: some cite ~86–89 GB across platforms, while one report lists up to 212 GB for Xbox Series X|S
Physical editions will include a map of Leonida and a cover art poster
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on PlayStation 5 on November 19, with pre-downloading beginning November 10 for eligible players. The company said players should complete their PlayStation account setup ahead of the pre-load window, though one report also claimed regional timing details and file size were published while another said only that pre-installation is available to those who pre-ordered. Notably, some reports mentioned an official file size reveal and regional timings, while others did not; the announcement referenced only the PS5 version, with no mention of Xbox or PC releases.
Microsoft has created an alligator-themed Xbox promotion after failing to secure a marketing partnership for Grand Theft Auto 6 that Sony obtained, though reports differ on whether the console is a custom-designed unit or physically placed inside a taxidermied alligator in Florida. Sony's official co-marketing arrangement with Rockstar for the upcoming game is confirmed. The stunt's connection to GTA 6's rumored Vice City setting is claimed but unverified by Microsoft.
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pre-load regional timingsRegional start times for Grand Theft Auto VI pre-loading have been published.
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