Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It costs $79.99 (Standard) or $99.99 (Ultimate) and needs about 212 GB of free space on PS5, or up to about 225 GB on Xbox. Pre-loading opened November 10 for anyone who pre-ordered digitally. This hub collects every Geeky Inc GTA 6 guide, the launch timeline by platform, and what each edition includes, and it grows as we play.
Updated November 14, 2026. Facts checked against Rockstar, the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store listing. We re-check them at launch.
Every GTA 6 guide on Geeky Inc
Start with storage, because it's the one thing that can stop you playing on day one. Here's every guide in the cluster and the question it answers:
| Guide | Answers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 storage for GTA 6 | How much space is left on each PS5 model after GTA 6, and which M.2 SSD to buy | Launch PS5 and PS5 Digital owners |
| Xbox Series X|S storage for GTA 6 | Space left on each Xbox, expansion cards, and why you can't play GTA 6 from a USB drive | Series S owners above all |
| PS5 Pro vs PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S for GTA 6 | Which console to buy, confirmed performance status, and the total cost to play on each | Anyone buying a console for GTA 6 |
More guides go on this list once we've played the game. We don't publish builds, maps or tier lists for a game we haven't played.
GTA 6 release date and launch timeline
GTA 6 is out November 19, 2026. Pre-load times differ by platform: PS5 opens at midnight local time, Xbox at midnight GMT worldwide. That means Xbox players in the Americas got it on the afternoon or evening of November 9.
| Date | What happens | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 12 a.m. local time | Digital pre-load opens (pre-orders only) | PS5 |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 12 a.m. GMT | Digital pre-load opens worldwide (pre-orders only) | Xbox Series X|S |
| From Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Code-in-box retail copies reach stores. The game still downloads in full. | PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Launch. Pre-loaded copies are ready to play as soon as the game unlocks. | PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (last day) | Digital PS Store pre-orders placed before November 20 get the one-month GTA+ offer | PS5 |
| By Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Deadline to claim the GTA+ month from a PS Store pre-order | PS5 |
Sources: Rockstar Newswire pre-load post (November 3, 2026) and the PlayStation Store GTA VI page. Rockstar hasn't published an exact unlock time for November 19. We'll add it here when it does.
GTA 6 Standard vs Ultimate Edition
The Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99. The $20 difference buys the Ultimate Edition Upgrade. On the PlayStation Store, both digital pre-orders include the same Vintage Vice City Pack, a month of GTA+ and the 9-day pre-load.
| What you get | Standard ($79.99) | Ultimate ($99.99) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI | Yes | Yes |
| Ultimate Edition Upgrade | No | Yes |
| Vintage Vice City Pack | Yes | Yes |
| One month of GTA+ | Yes | Yes |
| 9-day pre-load | Yes | Yes |
Contents and prices as listed on the PlayStation Store, November 14, 2026. Xbox store bundles may differ.
How much space does GTA 6 need?
About 212 GB on PS5 and up to about 225 GB on Xbox. Rockstar says the pre-load "will require up to 212 GB depending on your device." The Xbox Store listing goes higher, at a maximum install size of about 225 GB. The console that struggles is the 512GB Xbox Series S, with about 139 GB left after GTA 6. A launch PS5 or PS5 Digital keeps about 455 GB.
- On PS5: see PS5 storage for GTA 6 for free space per model and the M.2 SSDs that work.
- On Xbox: see Xbox Series X|S storage for GTA 6 for expansion cards and the USB "parking" trick.
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Which consoles can play GTA 6?
PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. It isn't on PS4, Xbox One or PC at launch. The PlayStation Store lists GTA 6 as PS5 Pro Enhanced, and Rockstar's site says it "plays best on PlayStation 5." Neither Rockstar, Sony nor Microsoft has published resolution or frame-rate modes. Our GTA 6 console comparison tracks what's confirmed and what it costs to play on each, and gets the real modes at launch.
GTA 6 launch-day checklist
- Pre-order digitally if you want the pre-load. Boxed copies are code-in-box and still download the whole game.
- Free up at least 212 GB on PS5 or 225 GB on Xbox, plus headroom for a day-one patch. Series S 512GB owners will probably need to move games off.
- Start the pre-load on PS5 or Xbox, and leave the console in rest mode so the download finishes.
- Check for a launch-day patch on November 19 before you start.
- Claim your GTA+ month (PS Store pre-orders) before March 31, 2027.
GTA 6 FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out?
November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-load opened November 10.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
$79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition on the PlayStation Store.
Is GTA 6 on PC?
Not at launch. Rockstar's GTA VI site lists only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Can you play GTA 6 on PS4?
No. The PlayStation Store says GTA 6 is not playable on PlayStation 4.
How big is GTA 6?
About 212 GB on PS5 and up to about 225 GB on Xbox Series X|S, per Rockstar and the Xbox Store listing.
What's next on this hub
We'll keep the timeline and the console comparison current through launch week. After launch we'll add guides from our own playthrough, and only once we have real play data behind them. Bookmark this page, it's the index for everything GTA 6 we publish.
GTA 6 images: Rockstar Games. Console and hardware images: Sony, Microsoft and the manufacturers.
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