Rockstar Games and PlayStation have confirmed that the pre-load of “Grand Theft Auto VI” on PS5 began on Tuesday, November 10. The game will take up to 212 GB, and its release is scheduled for November 19.
When and how to download the game
According to Rockstar’s announcement, the digital pre-load on PlayStation 5 started on November 10 at midnight local time, in every time zone. On Xbox Series X|S, downloads began globally at 00:00 GMT. Physical editions, which contain only a download code, are set to reach stores from November 12.
According to the FAQ on Rockstar’s support page, the pre-load requires up to 212 GB of free space, depending on the device. For the game to download automatically on PS5, automatic downloads must be enabled, and the console must be turned on or in rest mode. The game can be downloaded after the order is paid, including for anyone who buys it only now.
Sony: the most preorders in the store’s history
PlayStation said that “Grand Theft Auto VI” is the game with the largest number of preorders in PlayStation Store history. The company did not provide figures. It also encouraged players to free up disk space and download the game as early as possible. The Polish PlayStation account published such a message in Polish on Tuesday afternoon.
Xbox announced a similar record, calling the title the most preordered game in Microsoft Store history. The scale of interest was previously indicated by estimates from Sensor Tower, which we wrote about in our article on preorders exceeding $750 million. These are data from an external company, not the publisher.
What we know about the PS5 version
Rockstar has said the game will target 30 frames per second on all consoles. On PS5 and PS5 Pro, it will use expanded haptics in the DualSense controller, enhanced Tempest 3D AudioTech spatial sound, and shorter loading times. Remote Play will also be supported. The PS5 Pro version is set to offer better image sharpness and ray-traced shadows.
Rockstar also released the “Pre-Load Now” video, featuring, among other things, the track “Blood In Your Eyes” performed by Tove Lo, available on the game’s soundtrack album.
The release of “GTA VI” on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S will take place on November 19. Earlier, we reported that Rockstar is sticking to this date. The publisher has not announced a PC version.
