GTA VI Preload Starts Nov 10: You Need 212GB Free

The GTA VI preload opens on Tuesday, November 10, and players will need up to 212GB of free storage, Rockstar Games confirmed on November 3, according to The Verge and the PlayStation Blog. Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

When the preload starts

Rockstar has given different start times for each console:

• PlayStation 5: midnight local time on November 10 for digital pre-orders. In Thailand that means 12am on Tuesday, November 10.
• Xbox Series X|S: worldwide at 12am GMT on November 10, which is 7am on November 10 in Thailand.

GamesRadar+ reported that some pre-order pages had listed November 12 as the preload date, but Rockstar has now confirmed the earlier November 10 start for digital buyers.

Why 212GB matters

Rockstar said the preload file "will require up to 212 GB depending on your device", and told players to make sure they have "ample space". That is a big share of a console's storage, so many players will need to delete other games or add more storage first.

Sony's PlayStation Blog advises PS5 owners to clear at least 212GB and to look at options for expanding storage before launch. GamesRadar+ noted that download and final install sizes can differ, and that sizes on PS5 and Xbox may vary slightly.

How to get ready

• Check that your PlayStation or Xbox account works and your sign-in details are up to date.
• Pre-order a digital copy if you want to preload on November 10.
• Free up at least 212GB, or fit an extra SSD or external drive.
• Leave the console in rest mode overnight so the large file can download.

Price and physical copies

The Verge reported that GTA VI costs $79.99 in the US. Physical boxed versions contain only a download code, not a disc with the game, and Rockstar has said these code-in-box editions should reach shops from November 12, GamesRadar+ reported. Thai pricing depends on the store and edition, so check the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store in your region.

Because physical buyers still have to download the game, fast internet will matter on launch day. Fans in Thailand on slower home connections may want to start the preload as soon as it opens.

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Photo: PlayStation 5 and DualSense controller, by Osh33m / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. File photo.