GTA 6 download size and preload date finally confirmed as Rockstar reveal launch day free download

I hope you've got your annual leave already sorted because there's less than three weeks until GTA 6 officially arrives on our consoles, and as excitement is building ahead of the release, more details are now being confirmed ahead of launch day.

Amid all the memes about getting certain things before GTA VI - in fairness it has been over 13 years at this point - there is a huge anticipation among gamers to play what is certain to be one of the biggest games in history.

Although girlfriends have already raised concerns about their boyfriends potentially 'virtually cheating' due to the incredible graphics and X-rated content that is on offer, that's unlikely to deter many of the folks who have been waiting over a decade for the latest in the hugely popular video game series.

Ahead of the 19 November launch on Xbox One and PlayStation 5, Rockstar have confirmed some important details for fans, including when they can start loading the game up to ensure that they can log on the moment the clock strikes 12, if that's your cup of tea.

The GTA VI trailer gave us an insight into Jason and Lucia (Rockstar)

Rockstar confirms: "Digital pre-loading on PlayStation 5 will begin on Tuesday, November 10 at midnight local time in your respective time zone. On XBOX Series X|S, pre-loading begins globally on Tuesday, November 10 at 12 a.m. GMT. Code-in-box versions for both consoles should be available from retailers beginning November 12.

"The pre-load file will require up to 212 GB depending on your device, so make sure you've got ample space to begin pre-loading as soon as possible."

Now, as keen gamers might realise, changing your location or using a VPN might just give you some slightly earlier access if you fancy moving to New Zealand for the day, but maybe keep that one close to your chest.

GTA fans warned they will need to make major change to console ahead of release (Rockstar Games)

Of course, much has been made about the incredible scale and depth that is available in the game, and we've only seen a few snippets of the gameplay so far, so it's sure to keep people busy.

Whether it keeps people busy for the next decade until GTA VII comes out is hard to say, but there will be plenty of you getting that pre-download locked and loaded ahead of the official launch later this month.

Where to pre-order GTA6

Ahead of the November 19 launch date, 19 November, you can pre-order GTA6 for £69.99 for the standard edition or £89.99 for the premium version. Across the Atlantic, it will be $79.99 for the standard game and a whopping $100 for the premium version.

PLAYSTATION PRE-ORDER: Playstation UK | GAME UK | Amazon UK | Currys UK | Amazon US | Walmart

XBOX PRE-ORDER: GAME UK | Amazon UK | Currys UK | Amazon US | Walmart | Loaded

GTA 6 arrives November 19. We're almost there.