How to Prepare for GTA VI Launch Day

Launch day will be chaos in the best way. A little prep now means you're playing while everyone else is still downloading. Here's the checklist.

1. Sort out storage

GTA titles are massive. Clear space now or add an SSD / external drive so you're not deleting games at midnight on launch day.

2. Pick your edition and pre-order

Decide which edition you want and pre-order early so you can pre-load when Rockstar enables it. We'll list editions and bonuses here as they're announced.

3. Line up a crew

Early missions and online play are better with people you trust. Our Crew Finder opens for launch week — bookmark it and find teammates before the rush.

4. Prep your setup

Update your console firmware, free up controller batteries, and check your display settings. Small stuff, but it keeps launch night smooth.

5. Follow the right sources

Unlock times and server status spread fast. Watch official Rockstar channels and the live news feed on our News page so you're not chasing rumors.