What is confirmed
Rockstar updated its earlier June guidance: digital pre-load starts 10 November 2026, at local midnight on PS5 and at 00:00 GMT worldwide for Xbox Series X|S. The required available storage may reach 212 GB, depending on the device.
How to use this information
This supersedes the older 12 November digital-preload date. Boxes containing download codes remain scheduled for stores on 12 November.
What not to assume
The named official announcement does not verify unshown game mechanics, unannounced platform dates or player-made maps.