GTA 6 pre-load goes live in India: Here is how to download the game on PS5 and Xbox gaming consoles

The wait is finally over as Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is available for pre-loading in India. Players who have pre-ordered the highly anticipated game can now download its files ahead of the official launch. The game will be released on November 19, ending a wait of 13 years since Grand Theft Auto V arrived. The pre-load option is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S consoles. However, players will have to wait until the official November release date to start playing. Those who have already placed their pre-orders can follow a few simple steps to download the game before launch.

GTA 6 pre-load timing in India

GTA 6 pre-loading on PlayStation 5 went live on November 10 at midnight. This means eligible players in India can now start downloading the game. For Xbox Series X and Series S users, pre-loading began at 5:30 AM IST on November 10.

Meanwhile, physical copies of the game are expected to become available from November 12. However, these copies will reportedly include a download code instead of a disc.

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How to preload GTA 6 on PS5 and PS5 Pro

Players who have pre-ordered GTA 6 can download the game by following these steps:

• Open the PlayStation Store on your PS5.
• Search for Grand Theft Auto 6 or visit its store page.
• Select the pre-load/Download option to begin downloading the game.

How to preload GTA 6 on Xbox

Xbox Series X and S users can also download GTA 6 before its launch. To do this, follow these steps:

• Open the Microsoft Store on your Xbox console.
• Search for Grand Theft Auto 6.
• Select Install/Download to start the download.

GTA 6 price, download size and release date

GTA 6 will launch globally on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. The game is available for pre-order in two editions. The Standard Edition costs Rs 5,999, while the Ultimate Edition is priced at Rs 7,499. Rockstar Games has also confirmed that players will need up to 212GB of free storage space to install the game. A PC version is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2027.