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GTA 6 FAQ: pre-load and download
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19 questions about pre-load and download in Grand Theft Auto VI, each answered in a sentence or two and linked to the story it comes from. Every answer says what Rockstar has confirmed and what is still unknown.
Does GTA 6 have hunting?
Rockstar lists hunting, fishing and off-roading as what people do at Mount Kalaga National Park. How hunting plays has not been shown.
From: 7 days to GTA 6: boxed copies arrive, and Mount Kalaga is where you go huntingWhen does GTA 6 pre-load start?
Tuesday, November 10, for digital pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-load is not early access; the game unlocks on November 19.
From: 7 days to GTA 6: boxed copies arrive, and Mount Kalaga is where you go huntingHow long does the GTA 6 pre-load take?
It depends on your connection. At up to 212 GB, about 10 to 12 hours on 50 Mbps, 5 to 6 hours on 100 Mbps, and about an hour on 500 Mbps.
From: GTA 6 pre-load day checklist: storage, network and settings to sort before you hit downloadCan I pre-load GTA 6 from the boxed edition?
Only once the box arrives. It contains a download code, not a disc, and ships from November 12.
From: GTA 6 pre-load day checklist: storage, network and settings to sort before you hit downloadDoes pre-loading stop me cancelling a PlayStation pre-order?
Yes. PlayStation's cancellation policy says you lose the right to a refund once you have started downloading, including pre-loading, unless the item is faulty.
From: GTA 6 pre-load day checklist: storage, network and settings to sort before you hit downloadWhen does the GTA 6 pre-load start in New Zealand
On PS5, at midnight on November 10 New Zealand time. On Xbox Series X|S, at 1 p.m. NZDT on November 10, which is 12 a.m. GMT.
From: Opinion: GTA 6 has two pre-load clocks, and New Zealand only wins one of themDoes Xbox or PS5 get the GTA 6 pre-load first
It depends where you live. In New Zealand, Australia and Japan, PS5 opens first. In the UK, both open at midnight. In the Americas, Xbox opens first, on the evening of November 9.
From: Opinion: GTA 6 has two pre-load clocks, and New Zealand only wins one of themDoes a New Zealand account help with the GTA 6 pre-load on Xbox
No. Xbox pre-loading opens at the same moment worldwide, 12 a.m. GMT on November 10, whatever region your account is in.
From: Opinion: GTA 6 has two pre-load clocks, and New Zealand only wins one of themHow long does a 212 GB download take
At a steady 100 Mbps, about 4.7 hours. At 25 Mbps, about 19 hours. At 10 Mbps, about 47 hours. Real speeds are usually lower than the plan says.
From: Opinion: GTA 6 has two pre-load clocks, and New Zealand only wins one of themWill my GTA 6 pre-order move to a New Zealand PlayStation account
No. A copy bought on another region's PlayStation account does not carry over, so you would have to buy the game again.
From: Opinion: GTA 6 has two pre-load clocks, and New Zealand only wins one of themHow big is GTA 6?
Reportedly 210 GB on PS5, according to the PlayStation Game Size account, which tracks PlayStation Store data. Rockstar has not confirmed it, the store page does not show it yet, and there is no Xbox figure.
From: GTA 6 is reportedly a 210 GB download. What if your console can't hold it?How much space should I clear for GTA 6?
About 260 GB. That covers a 210 GB download, the temporary space consoles need while installing, and a day-one patch.
From: GTA 6 is reportedly a 210 GB download. What if your console can't hold it?Will GTA 6 fit on a 512 GB Xbox Series S?
Yes, but only just. The console has about 364 GB usable, so a 210 GB game takes nearly 60 percent of it. Expect to delete almost everything else or add a storage expansion card.
From: GTA 6 is reportedly a 210 GB download. What if your console can't hold it?How long will a 210 GB download take?
Roughly 19 to 23 hours at 25 Mbps, 10 to 12 hours at 50 Mbps, 5 to 6 hours at 100 Mbps, 2.5 to 3 hours at 200 Mbps, about an hour at 500 Mbps, and 30 to 40 minutes on gigabit.
From: GTA 6 is reportedly a 210 GB download. What if your console can't hold it?How much space do I need for GTA 6?
Rockstar has not published an install size, and the PlayStation and Xbox store listings do not show a real one yet. Since October 27 a PlayStation Store tracker has reported 210 GB for PS5; Rockstar has not confirmed it. Clear about 260 GB to leave room for a day-one patch.
From: Check your console storage tonight: GTA 6 pre-load is 18 days away, and your drive is fuller than you thinkHow do I check free space on PS5?
Settings, then Storage, then Console Storage. The bar at the top shows used and free space, and the list underneath splits it into Games and Apps, Media Gallery and Saved Data.
From: Check your console storage tonight: GTA 6 pre-load is 18 days away, and your drive is fuller than you thinkHow do I check free space on Xbox Series X or S?
Settings, then System, then Storage devices. Pick the internal drive to see how much is free, or press the Xbox button and open My games and apps, then Manage, to see what each game is taking.
From: Check your console storage tonight: GTA 6 pre-load is 18 days away, and your drive is fuller than you thinkDo I need storage space if I buy GTA 6 on disc?
Yes. On PS5 and Xbox Series X the disc version still installs to the console's drive, so you need the same free space as a digital copy, plus room for any patch.
From: Check your console storage tonight: GTA 6 pre-load is 18 days away, and your drive is fuller than you thinkWill deleting a game delete my saves?
On PS5, saved data is stored separately from the game, so deleting a game leaves your saves alone, and PlayStation Plus members can also back them up to the cloud. On Xbox, saves sync to the cloud automatically for most games. Check before deleting anything you care about.
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