GTA 6 preloading is live, starting in Australia and New Zealand
GTA 6 preloading has started on consoles, beginning with players in Australia and New Zealand, according to GameSpot. It opens in each region at midnight local time, so the rest of the world follows as the clock rolls over.
Why it matters
Preloading lets you download the game before launch, so you can start playing the moment it unlocks instead of waiting on a big download on day one. Make sure your console has plenty of free storage before your window opens.
The start time follows your own time zone, not one global moment. When GameSpot reported the news, players in the US were only hours away from their own window, so check the time in your region rather than waiting for a worldwide announcement.
While the files download, our GTA 6 hub collects everything Rockstar has shown so far, and the vehicles database lists the cars and bikes spotted in the trailers.
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