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An unofficial UK round-up of official and reputable Grand Theft Auto VI stories. We summarise and link out — confirm anything important on the original page. This site is not affiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two.

Last updated 11 November 2026.

· Rockstar Newswire

Rockstar confirms a 30fps target on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Rockstar's own pre-load announcement says digital pre-order customers can now pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI, and code-in-box buyers can start once they activate their code. The post says the game targets 30 frames per second on current-generation consoles, with PSSR upscaling and ray-traced shadows exclusive to PS5 Pro. Xbox Cloud Gaming will use Xbox Series S settings on Series X|S and Xbox One, and Remote Play is supported on both PlayStation and Xbox. Rockstar has not announced a performance mode.

Read the summary · Original on Rockstar Newswire

· Xbox Wire

Xbox says GTA VI will stream to Xbox One at launch

Microsoft says Grand Theft Auto VI will be playable through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S from 1am ET on 19 November 2026 (06:00 UK time), using Series S graphics settings. The game must be bought separately. Microsoft also says it is the most pre-ordered title in Microsoft Store history, and that cloud playtime can be bought in supported markets from 11 November without a Game Pass subscription.

Read the summary · Original on Xbox Wire

· PlayStation.Blog

PS5 pre-load is live, with a rolling midnight launch

Sony says Grand Theft Auto VI is now the most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history, and that pre-loading is available immediately on the Store, nine days early. It has also adopted a rolling midnight launch by country on 19 November, beginning at 12:00am NZDT in New Zealand. Code-in-box buyers can start pre-loading once they activate their code. Sony also describes DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers, Tempest 3D Audio, faster loads on the PS5 SSD, and PS5 Pro enhancements including PSSR and ray-traced shadows.

Read the summary · Original on PlayStation.Blog

· Rockstar Newswire, reported by Polygon

Rockstar announces GTA VI: The Festival in Miami on 21 November

Rockstar is holding a live music event, Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival, at Mana Wynwood in Miami on 21 November, two days after launch, featuring artists from the game's soundtrack. Tickets are limited to winners of an entry lottery that has now closed, with sales opening at 12pm ET on 11 November (5pm UK time). For most UK fans this is one to watch from afar rather than attend.

Read the summary · Original on Rockstar Newswire, reported by Polygon