How to Preload Grand Theft Auto VI on Xbox Series X|S
The full 200 GB download of Grand Theft Auto VI can be preloaded on Xbox Series X|S starting at 12 a.m. GMT on November 10, with a placeholder file available earlier for pre-order owners.
Pre-order customers can begin preloading Grand Theft Auto VI on Xbox Series X|S by opening the Microsoft Store app on the console, locating the game’s page and selecting the install option. This action downloads a small placeholder file, which will be replaced by the full 200 GB (up to 212 GB depending on the console) download when the pre-load becomes available at 12 a.m. GMT on Tuesday, November 10. After the full preload is live, users may need to restart their console if any issues arise.
Customers who have not yet purchased the game can also preload it via the Xbox mobile app. By navigating to the Store section and searching for “Grand Theft Auto VI” (the standalone version, not the bundle), they can install the placeholder file before the November 10 deadline, after which the complete download will be offered.
Both methods require sufficient storage space on the Xbox Series X|S, as the final download exceeds 200 GB. Code-in-box copies are expected to reach retailers beginning November 12.