GTA 6 launch checklist: what to do before November 19

Pre-load timing, storage, spoiler control and getting a squad together before the servers get busy.

Free the storage first. Rockstar has not published an install size, but budget generously on a PS5 or Series X|S and clear space in the weeks before launch rather than the night of.

Decide on your edition before pre-order bonuses become a rush decision: $79.99 standard, $99.99 Ultimate with extra vehicles, clothing and weapon content.

Set your spoiler policy now. Follow the game here to get official updates only, and mute story tags if you want the opening cold.

Sort your people out early. Launch-week squads fill up fast — post in the hub's Find a Squad threads with your platform, region and hours rather than waiting until day one.

Keep one source of truth for news. Between now and launch there will be more fake leaks than official announcements; our hub timeline only carries dated, official beats.