How to Pre-load GTA VI on PS5 and Xbox
Get GTA VI ready before launch. Check how much room your console needs, turn on the right download settings, and confirm the install is finished.
Check space before you delete anything
Rockstar says the pre-load can need up to 212 GB of available space, depending on the device. Open the game page and use the size you see on your own console. Compare that with the free space in storage settings before deleting or moving games.
Start the download on your console
For a digital preorder on PS5, check the game in your library and look for the download. If you want the system to handle the pre-load automatically, enable auto-downloads and leave the PS5 on or in Rest Mode with internet access.
On Xbox Series X or Series S, open your game library or the store listing to check the install. Rockstar’s automatic pre-load instructions call for automatic updates and leaving the console on or in Sleep mode. Check the download queue afterward.
Check the queue one more time
Look for a finished install in the queue. Seeing GTA VI in your library only confirms that it’s in your library. If the queue is stuck, use the official troubleshooting page for your console. Pre-loading downloads the files before release. Check Rockstar’s release timetable for when your copy unlocks.
Keep going
- Use the free GTA VI launch checklist
- Check how much storage you need
- Troubleshoot a GTA VI activation code