GTA 6 pre-download goes live on PS5 and Xbox, demands up to 212 GB nine days before launch
Those who bought the digital version can already download the game, but can only play on November 19; Take-Two says pre-sales are reaching unprecedented levels
By gnews Newsroom 3 min read
The GTA 6 pre-download is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for those who bought the digital version of Grand Theft Auto VI. The file takes up to 212 GB, according to Rockstar Games, and downloading it now doesn't grant early access: the campaign only launches on November 19, at midnight local time.
The release came alongside a short video posted by Rockstar this Tuesday (10), showing Jason and Lucia, the duo of protagonists, driving around Vice City.
Times in Brazil and storage space needed
The two consoles followed different rules. On Xbox, the release was simultaneous worldwide, at midnight GMT, which was 9 p.m. Monday (9) in Brasília, Brazil's capital and official time reference (UTC-3). On PS5, the download opened at midnight Tuesday (10) in each region's time zone. Because of that, in Brazilian states with clocks behind Brasília, the wait was a little longer.
PlayStation itself recommends reserving 212 GB on the PS5. Since a day-one patch may arrive, the final space the game occupies could be larger. To download, simply find the game in the console store or mobile app and choose the download option.
According to Olhar Digital, a Brazilian tech news outlet, some players reported that the console showed only a placeholder file of about 300 MB instead of the full download. On Xbox, restarting the device may solve the issue.
Physical version, price, and what's still missing
Those who prefer a box should know that it doesn't include a disc, only a code to download the game. These units arrive in stores starting November 12, and the code also allows pre-download, without early access. The Ultimate edition is sold only digitally.
In Brazil, the Standard edition costs R$ 449.90 on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox store, and the Ultimate goes for R$ 549.90. There is no date for the PC version nor an official announcement about the online mode.
Take-Two says pre-sales are record-breaking
On Monday (9), Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, released its second-quarter fiscal results. Net bookings, the metric the company uses to measure sales, came in at US$1.60 billion, an 18% drop compared to the same period in 2025. Even so, the company held its forecast of US$8 billion to US$8.2 billion for the fiscal year ending in March 2027, betting on the launch.
"The launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is ten days away, with pre-sales continuing to reach unprecedented levels," stated Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two, in the earnings release.
During the investor presentation, Zelnick also said that Rockstar has completed the game's development. The company did not disclose the number of reserved copies.
GTA 6 is the first main series entry since GTA 5 in 2013. The story is set in Leonida, a fictional state inspired by Florida, with Vice City as the Miami counterpart. The release was delayed twice before reaching the current date.
Sources: Olhar Digital, Exame, Take-Two Interactive (comunicado de resultados na SEC), Omelete
Frequently asked questions
Does pre-downloading GTA 6 unlock the game early?
No. Even with the files installed, the game only opens on November 19, at midnight local time.
How much space does GTA 6 take on PS5 and Xbox?
Rockstar states up to 212 GB, depending on the console. A day-one patch may increase that number.
How much does GTA 6 cost in Brazil?
The Standard edition costs R$ 449.90 and the Ultimate, R$ 549.90, on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox store.