GTA 6 has not even launched yet and it is already part of PlayStation history. Sony confirmed on November 10 that Rockstar's game is the most pre-ordered title ever on PlayStation Store.
Microsoft made a similar announcement the same day. According to Xbox, GTA 6 is also the most pre-ordered game ever on the Microsoft Store.
Downloads nine days early
According to Sony, demand was so high that the company and Rockstar decided to open pre-loading nine days before launch. That way, anyone who pre-ordered can have the game installed and start playing as soon as it unlocks.
Sony recommends that everyone download the game as soon as possible. Players who bought the code-in-box version can also redeem their code and start downloading as soon as it arrives.
Midnight in each country
Sony also explained how the launch will work. The game unlocks gradually, as each country reaches midnight on November 19.
New Zealand is first in line because of its time zone. Midnight on November 19 there is 8 am on November 18 in Brasília.
GTA 6 launches on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
