Primary evidence
Rockstar says digital pre-loading begins on November 10, 2026: at midnight local time on PlayStation 5 and at 12 a.m. GMT globally on Xbox Series X|S.
Rockstar Newswire announcement, published November 3, 2026.
Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10Supporting evidence
Rockstar says code-in-box versions for both consoles should be available from retailers beginning November 12, 2026.
Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10
History
Rockstar's November 3, 2026 Newswire post moved digital pre-loading from November 12 to November 10. Recorded from the linked post after reading it in a browser.