GTA 6 Gets a Mandatory 1 GB Update Before Launch, No Patch Notes
Short answer: A roughly 1 GB update, version 1.002.000, appeared for GTA 6 on PS5 on 13 Nov 2026 and is mandatory before launch. Rockstar has not published patch notes.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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What is GTA 6 update 1.002.000?
Related: Unconfirmed The full install is about 223 GB, per the preload manifest. Read more.
Unconfirmed Rockstar has not published patch notes or said why the download is mandatory. Players say it changed two game files.
Is this real? Reported, but not confirmed by Rockstar yet
Who said it: RockstarINTEL and tbreak, citing player reports on X; no Rockstar statement. Sources: tbreak, RockstarINTEL, PlayStationInfo. Our view: Players report it. Rockstar has not explained the update. Checked: 13 Nov 2026.
What we know
| Device | Report | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Version | 1.002.000 (RockstarINTEL writes 01.002.000) | Official |
| Size | About 1 GB, no need to redownload the game | Official |
| Platforms | PS5. Xbox not confirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Rollout | First 50% of users get it first, the rest about 11 hours later | Unconfirmed |
Does it change launch day?
Unconfirmed No. Per tbreak, GTA 6 still unlocks at midnight local time on 19 November. RockstarINTEL says another patch might arrive before launch. Related guides: GTA 6 on Xbox Series S and GTA 6 PC.
Sources
Labels: Official = Rockstar or the company itself, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the GTA 6 update mandatory?
Yes. Per tbreak, it must be installed before playing on 19 November.
How big is the GTA 6 update?
About 1 GB, per tbreak and RockstarINTEL.
When does GTA 6 come out?
19 November 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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