Official facts & unlock times
The confirmed launch details in one table, plus the unlock times by region that have been reported (and flagged, because Rockstar hasn't confirmed them).
Guide Intel Briefing · Ed. 2 · Nov 2026
Your free GTA VI Day‑One Intel Guide
Everything worth knowing before November 19, on a few pages: the confirmed facts, the rumors clearly labeled as rumors, how much space to clear, and a checklist so launch night goes smoothly.
- Built from Rockstar, PlayStation and Xbox announcements
- Unconfirmed numbers are tagged REPORTED · NOT OFFICIAL
- No leaks. No paywall. No spam.
Inside the guide
What you get
Edition 2 was rewritten for launch week. Here is what is in it.
How much space you really need
What actually fits on your console, which drives work on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and the mistakes that waste money, like buying a drive your console can't play from.
Day-one checklist & calendar
Preload, codes, bonuses, Remote Play, the dates that matter this month, and a few rules to avoid scalpers and fake "guides".
Breaking
See storage picks
Console full? Make room for GTA VI
Drives that meet the PlayStation and Xbox requirements, picked from the official specs.
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