Preloading starts tonight: here’s how to install the GTA 6 game on Xbox and PlayStation
Preload before launch
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to release on November 19. Preloading starts tonight, allowing players to install the full game on a console before it becomes available.
Players who ordered a physical copy can begin receiving shipments or find copies at retailers starting November 12. A code included in the box can be used to preload the game.
Set up PlayStation downloads
On PlayStation 5, open Game Library and select the pre-ordered game. Check that Auto-Download is enabled to have the console download the game file when preloading becomes available. The PS5 or PS5 Pro needs to remain powered on or in Rest Mode for automatic downloading to work.
Download time depends on speed
Download duration varies with file size and internet speed. A 1GB FiOS connection is estimated to take about 28 minutes for the example given. At 300 Mbps, downloading the same file could take more than an hour and a half.
Key points
- GTA 6 releases November 19, with preloading starting tonight.
- Physical copies are expected to ship or reach retailers on November 12.
- PS5 automatic downloads require Auto-Download to be enabled.
- Xbox pre-downloads require Keep My Games & Apps Up to Date to be enabled.