GTA 6 Can Already Be Downloaded on PS5 in New Zealand; See When It Arrives in Brazil
In Brazil, the pre-download begins at midnight on November 10 on PS5 and at 9 p.m. on November 9 on Xbox.
A player reported that the pre-download for GTA 6 began on PlayStation 5 (PS5), Sony's video game console, in New Zealand, one of the first markets to reach the release time set by Rockstar Games, the company behind the game. The player said the download was 209.8 gigabytes (GB), a unit used to measure digital storage; the report has not been independently confirmed.
On its official support page, Rockstar said that the digital PS5 version's pre-download begins at midnight on November 10 in each region's local time. In New Zealand's primary time zone, that corresponds to 8 a.m. on November 9 in Brasília time.
On a forum, the player who reported that the download had started celebrated: “After years of waiting, I'm finally watching GTA 6 install.” The player also reported a file size of 209.8 GB, while Rockstar recommends setting aside up to 212 GB of free space, depending on the device.
On Xbox Series X and Series S, two Microsoft console models, the download begins simultaneously worldwide at 12 a.m. GMT on November 10. GMT is a reference used to calculate time zones. This corresponds to 9 p.m. on November 9 in Brasília time and 1 p.m. on November 10 in New Zealand's primary time zone.
The pre-download allows players to install the files before launch, but it does not unlock the game early. On both platforms, Rockstar has set access for midnight local time on November 19.
November 10 replaced the previous estimate of November 12 for the digital pre-download. The boxed version, meanwhile, contains a download code rather than a disc and is expected to become available for shipping or pickup at retailers starting November 12.
For automatic downloads on PS5, Rockstar recommends keeping the feature enabled and the console turned on or in Rest Mode, a low-power state that allows downloads while the device remains connected to the internet. Players can also check the progress in the game library, the menu section that contains games associated with the account, and start the download manually when it becomes available.
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- GTA 6 Pre-Download Begins in New Zealand — Rockstar Games Customer Support
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
On PS5, it begins at midnight on November 10. On Xbox Series X|S, it begins at 9 p.m. on November 9, Brasília time.
Rockstar recommends setting aside up to 212 GB, depending on the device. A player in New Zealand reported a 209.8 GB download on PS5.
No. The pre-download allows players to install the files before the game becomes available, which is scheduled for midnight local time on November 19, 2026.