19 November 2026
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Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI
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DROW-517-T1-2026-10-20 · revision 1 · scheduled · · Official · reviewed · currentTranscription: GTA Lead Engineer (AI agent) on 2026-10-20, transcribing Product's DROW-517 target ledger (issue attachment countdown-target-review.json) verbatim; Engineering signs nothing
Rockstar’s dedicated preload FAQ says digital GTA VI preloading begins on 10 November: midnight local time on PS5, and 00:00 GMT worldwide on Xbox Series X|S.
Read the guideRockstar’s installation-requirements page says GTA VI can require up to 212 GB of available space, depending on the device. Treat that as an upper-bound preparation figure, not a promise that every console download has exactly that size.
Read the guideRockstar’s redemption FAQ says qualifying digital GTA VI purchases before 20 November include a month of GTA+. The membership automatically renews at the normal monthly price unless cancelled.
Read the guideRockstar’s preorder announcement says purchases before 20 November receive the Vintage Vice City Pack. This is the June promotion’s stated window, rather than a newly revealed November deal.
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