GTA 6 preload is live New Zealand first

What has happened

Rockstar said preloading begins on 10 November. Because of time zones, New Zealand reached that date first, and players there started downloading GTA VI on PS5 and Xbox. Videos of the game on hardware followed quickly, according to Insider Gaming.

Outlets including IGN, Polygon and GTA BOOM report the New Zealand PS5 download at about 209.8 GB, in line with the roughly 212 GB figure Rockstar gave for its install size. Sizes can differ by console and by region. See GTA 6 file size and the Xbox size.

Reported Launch is still 19 November 2026. Preloading lets you install now and play when the game unlocks, see the release time by country.

The main menu theme

Insider Gaming reports that the music on the GTA 6 PS5 home screen is the game’s main menu theme. It may not be the same as the in-game menu, but it probably will be. The music has been shared in videos from New Zealand players. Rockstar has not posted about it.

Boxed copies

Push Square and VICE report that the PS5 physical edition includes a poster in the box, and Push Square notes it is still not the map. A boxed copy holds a download code, not a disc, so you can still preload it once you redeem it. See when boxed copies reach shops.

Before you preload

• Free about 230 GB on your console to be safe, because patches and extras can add to the base size.
• Use a wired connection if you can.
• Download only from the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store. Do not trust “early access” files or “unlock” tools from social media, they are scams. See GTA 6 scams.

Sources

• Insider Gaming: GTA 6 main menu theme revealed as preloads start ↗
• Rockstar Games Newswire: Pre-Load Begins on November 10 ↗

Last checked: 9 Nov 2026. Labels: Official = Rockstar or platform holder, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.

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