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How to preload
PS5
Open the PlayStation Store, go to your library, find Grand Theft Auto VI and hit Download. If you bought a boxed copy, redeem the code first in Settings > Users and Accounts or on the store, then download.
Xbox Series X|S
Go to My Games & Apps > Full Library > Owned games and install. Boxed copies: redeem the code in the Microsoft Store first.
Why 212 GB is a problem
A launch PS5 has about 667 GB of usable space, a PS5 Slim about 848 GB, and an Xbox Series S just 364 GB usable. On a Series S, GTA VI alone can eat more than half your drive.
Fastest fixes: delete games you've finished (your saves stay in the cloud on PS Plus and Xbox), or add storage. On PS5 an M.2 NVMe SSD is the cheapest per terabyte. On Xbox you need an official expansion card to play Series X|S games from external storage.
If it won't fit, see Will GTA VI fit? 212 GB — storage picks for PS5 and Xbox.
Physical copies
The box contains a code, not a disc. You still need the full download and an internet connection.
Quick answers
How big is GTA VI?
Rockstar says up to 212 GB depending on your device. A day-one patch may change that.
When did GTA VI preload start?
Digital preload opened November 10, 2026. Boxed copies, which contain a download code instead of a disc, could preload from November 12 after redeeming the code.
Does the GTA VI box have a disc?
No. Physical copies contain a download code, so you still need the full download and the storage space.
Does the download include GTA Online?
No. The launch download does not include the next GTA Online.
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