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Ready before the clock hits zero
Preload is already open (since 10 Nov 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) and the install is up to 212 GB, depending on your device.
Follow the steps below so launch night is for playing, not waiting. Unofficial guide, not affiliated with any studio or platform.

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[icon:BOLT] Install size | up to 212 GB
[icon:CLOCK] Preload opened | 10 Nov 2026
[icon:TARGET] Release | 19 Nov 2026, local midnight
[icon:CHECK] Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S

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Your launch week plan
2026-11-10 | Preload opens for digital pre-orders (PS5: local midnight, Xbox: 12:00 AM GMT)
2026-11-12 | Boxed copies (code in box, no disc) go on sale so buyers can redeem and preload
Free up at least 212 GB, then start or confirm the preload
Turn on auto download, leave the console on or in rest mode, check the download finished
2026-11-19 | Release at your local midnight (see Rockstar's regional times)

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Step 1: Storage
Free at least 212 GB on the console drive you will install to. Delete or archive games you finished, then check the free space screen in system settings. Keep a few extra GB free for updates.
Size can vary by device, so trust the number your console shows.

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Step 2: Start the preload
PS5: open the game in your Game Library and look for the pre-download or automatic download option. Menu names can differ by system version, so check your console.
Xbox: open your library and install the game from there. Menu names can differ by system version and region, so check your console. Boxed copy: redeem the code first.

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Step 3: Keep it downloading
Rockstar's support FAQ says
auto downloads (PS5) or automatic updates (Xbox) should be enabled and the console should be on or in rest or sleep mode. Do not delete or move the partial download.
A wired connection is the safest.

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Step 4: Launch night
Check the install shows complete, sign in early, update the console system software, charge controllers and check which account owns the game. Day one update size and details: not announced, check your console on launch day.

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Not announced or not verified by us: day one patch size, exact price in your region (check your own store), PC release. We only list what official pages state and mark the rest as unknown.

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Sources we checked (12 Nov 2026)
Rockstar Games support: Pre-Load FAQ and regional pre-load and release times. PlayStation Blog: pre-download begins 10 November. Prices and editions differ by store, so read your store page before buying.

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Unofficial fan guide. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Rockstar Games, Take-Two, Sony, Microsoft or any platform. Game names are used only to say which release this guide is for.

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