Guide 03

Launch-day checklist.

Six things worth settling before 19 November. Ticks are saved in this browser only — nothing is sent anywhere.

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Grand Theft Auto VI images © Rockstar Games, from the official media pack.

Decide the platform PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. There is no PC version announced, so there is no third option to weigh. Compare every model
Pick an edition Standard at $79.99 or Ultimate at $99.99, with the Ultimate Edition Upgrade sold separately at $20 if you change your mind later. Compare editions and retailers
Order before 20 November That is Rockstar’s stated cutoff for the Vintage Vice City Pack. Digital storefronts also include a free month of GTA+. Where to pre-order
Clear space before the 12th Pre-load opens 12 November. No install size has been published, so free what you comfortably can rather than aiming at a figure. Expansion options
Pre-load on 12 November Seven days ahead of release. Downloading on the night is the avoidable problem here.
Do not plan around an unlock hour Rockstar has not announced one. Anything you have read stating a precise time is not from Rockstar. What is actually confirmed

Dates and prices above come from the same record as the GTA VI hub, last verified 18 September 2026.

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PlayStation 5 Anyone who wants the standard PlayStation 5 and expects to buy or borrow discs. Check current price at playstation.com (opens on playstation.com)
Xbox Series S — 1TB All-Digital The cheapest way onto the Xbox platform with room for more than a couple of large installs. Check current price at xbox.com (opens on xbox.com)

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