Lucia in GTA 6: Grand Theft Auto VI Launches November 19 With Pre-Loading Now Open
Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19, with pre-loading open on PlayStation and Xbox cloud streaming available from 1am ET. Here is what players need to know.
Searches for "Lucia GTA 6" are rising as Grand Theft Auto VI approaches its launch on November 19. Rockstar Games' open-world title, set in the fictional world of Leonida, is now the most pre-ordered game on both the Microsoft Store and the PlayStation Store, according to the platform holders. Pre-loading is already open, and players are being urged to download the game early.
Pre-loading and staggered launch
PlayStation said it has worked with Rockstar Games to let players pre-load the game nine days ahead of release. Players who bought the code-in-box version can activate their code as soon as they receive it to begin the download. Rockstar Games also published a note titled "Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10".
PlayStation has also adopted a rolling midnight launch by country. The release starts at 12:00 AM NZDT in New Zealand and moves across the world as each country reaches midnight on November 19.
Xbox cloud streaming and platform features
Xbox said the game will be playable on day one through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, with streaming starting at 1am ET on November 19. Cloud-streamed versions use Xbox Series S graphics settings. Xbox added that players in supported markets can buy cloud playtime from November 11 without a Game Pass subscription, and that Grand Theft Auto VI must be purchased separately.
On PS5, PlayStation says the game uses the DualSense controller's speakers, haptics and adaptive triggers, along with Tempest 3D Audio and the console's high-speed SSD to reduce load times. PlayStation 5 Pro adds improved visuals, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution and ray-traced shadows.
What we know so far
The launch date of November 19 is confirmed by both PlayStation and Xbox. Availability of cloud gaming, purchase options and features may vary by market and device, and the terms of each platform apply. Searches for the Lucia character were not addressed in the platform announcements, so the details above cover the launch arrangements only. Players should check their platform store for region-specific timing and pre-load status.
Xbox has also said it plans to add more Rockstar titles to Xbox Cloud Gaming in the coming months, including Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
