GTA 6 preloads begin November 10 ahead of launch

Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, and preloading is set to begin November 10.

Buyers can choose the Standard or Ultimate Edition, with the Ultimate Edition Upgrade also available separately to Standard owners. The Ultimate Edition's bonuses are uncovered chapter by chapter in Jason and Lucia's story. Rockstar's edition details explain how the upgrade works.

Digital pre-orders and purchases of either edition made before November 20 include the listed Vintage Vice City Pack bonuses and one month of GTA+ membership. The physical Standard Edition is expected to be available for shipping and pickup starting November 12. After redeeming its code, owners can preload the game and buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade through the PlayStation or Microsoft stores.

Code redemption rules depend on platform and purchase region. Xbox codes are not region-locked, while Japanese PlayStation product codes expire 170 days after issuance. For anyone who wants a physical copy to be more than packaging, this is a poor fit: the box has no disc, and the Ultimate Edition cannot be bought physically.