Rockstar Games has released the final logistics for Grand Theft Auto 6: preloads begin November 10, and the studio has confirmed the download's file size along with global release timing for launch day.

The details cover PS5 and Xbox players, per Polygon, who'll want to check both when their region's preload window opens and how much storage the game demands. Rockstar's announcement — which also surfaced a poster and map, Polygon notes — spells out exactly how much hard drive space players need to clear in advance. Kotaku frames the guidance plainly: this is how to make sure you're ready for the big day.

The week-ahead preload window matters more for GTA 6 than for a typical release. This is the most anticipated game launch in years, and demand on launch day will strain home connections and platform servers alike. Downloading early is the difference between playing at the moment of unlock and watching a progress bar while the rest of the internet plays without you.

With preload dates, file size, and unlock times all now public, the launch checklist is complete on Rockstar's end. What remains is on players: free up the storage, queue the download on November 10, and note your local unlock time.