Rockstar Games has started rolling out another update for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) ahead of its highly anticipated launch. A new 1.07 GB update appeared on PlayStation 5 (PS5) on November 13, 2026, just six days before the game’s scheduled release on November 19.
Interestingly, the update has not reached every PS5 player who downloaded the game’s pre-load. Reports suggest that only around 50% of players who downloaded the original GTA 6 pre-load have received the new update so far, while the remaining players are still waiting for it to appear.
The update is listed as version 01.002.000 on PS5, with an exact download size of 1.073 GB. It is categorized as an “Update file,” but its description currently displays “No Title.” Rockstar Games has not provided any additional information about the update.
GTA 6 Receives a 1.07 GB Update on PS5 Before Launch
The new GTA 6 update has appeared on PS5 shortly before the game’s official release. While its 1.07 GB download size is relatively small compared to the full game, it has caught the attention of players who have already started downloading GTA 6 through the console’s pre-load feature.
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At the time of writing, Rockstar has not published official patch notes explaining what the update contains. It is therefore unclear whether the latest download introduces bug fixes, performance improvements, technical adjustments, or other last-minute changes.
There is also no confirmation that Xbox Series X|S players will receive a similar update ahead of launch.
Is Rockstar Preparing GTA 6 for Its Official Launch?
The timing of the update suggests that Rockstar could be making final preparations before GTA 6 launches worldwide. It is common for major game releases to receive additional updates shortly before launch, allowing developers to address technical issues and make final adjustments after the main development process is complete.
The update also arrives just days after GTA 6 officially went gold. During Take-Two Interactive’s November 9 earnings call, CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that Rockstar had completed development of the game.
Zelnick also highlighted the company’s focus on ensuring a successful launch, particularly from a technical perspective. Although Rockstar has not confirmed that the new PS5 update is related to these final preparations, its arrival so close to release has naturally raised questions among players.
GTA 6 Pre-Load Requires Up to 212 GB of Storage
The upcoming release is already demanding a considerable amount of storage space. Depending on the platform, GTA 6’s pre-load requires up to 212 GB of available storage, making it one of the larger game downloads players will have to prepare for.
It remains unclear whether the newly released 1.07 GB update will increase the game’s overall storage requirement or replace existing files as part of the installation process.
Players who have already downloaded the pre-load should check their PS5 download notifications to see whether the update is available for their console.
GTA 6 Launches on November 19, 2026
With GTA 6 scheduled to release on November 19, Rockstar Games appears to be moving through its final preparations for one of the biggest video game launches in recent years.
There is also something for fans to look forward to ahead of the release. On November 18, participating record stores worldwide will host special GTA 6 album listening parties. The events will give fans an opportunity to listen to the album early, participate in exclusive giveaways, and access special vinyl pre-orders.
As for the game itself, the new PS5 update is another development to watch as launch day approaches. Until Rockstar releases official patch notes, however, players will have to wait to find out exactly what the 1.07 GB download brings to GTA 6.
