Rockstar Games' highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will be available for pre-load on consoles starting November 9th and 10th, with specific times varying by platform and region. Players will need to allocate a significant amount of storage space to accommodate the game.
On PlayStation 5, the pre-load window opens on Tuesday, November 10th, at midnight in each console owner's local time zone. For Xbox Series X/S players, pre-loading begins on Tuesday, November 10th, at 12 AM GMT. This translates to 1 AM CET for Europe, 7 PM EST on Monday, November 9th for the US East Coast, and 4 PM PST on Monday, November 9th for the US West Coast.
Regardless of the console, Grand Theft Auto VI will require 212 GB of storage space for pre-loading. It is also recommended that players clear additional space to accommodate potential patches released on or after launch day. Gamers are advised to ensure their console's automatic update feature is enabled to ensure a seamless pre-load process and immediate access on release.
Further details regarding the game, including a comprehensive overview of known information, can be found in Eurogamer's extensive guide.