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Heads Up: GTA 6 Preloads Begin November 12
Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders can be preloaded from 12 November ahead of the game’s 19 November release, according to Rockstar. This should allow buyers to play as soon as it becomes available, but only those who preorder will be eligible for the early download.
The preload applies to digital purchases and boxed “physical” editions, which contain a download code rather than a disc; boxes are due to ship on 12 November. The standard edition costs $79.99 and the digital-only Ultimate Edition costs $99.99, with a $20 upgrade also available. All preorders include the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of auto-renewing GTA+, while digital purchases made before 20 November 2026 qualify for the pack.
In short
- GTA 6 preloads begin on 12 November for preorders.
- The game is scheduled to launch on 19 November.
- Boxed editions contain download codes, not discs.
Explained simply
Grand Theft Auto is a long-running video game series made by Rockstar Games. Its stories take place in fictional cities inspired by real places, where players follow characters involved in crime and can explore the open world between missions.
GTA 6 is set in Vice City, a fictional version of Miami, and follows characters Lucia and Jason. It is the first new main game in the series since GTA 5, released in 2013, so its launch is a major event for players and the games industry.