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GTA 6 launch checklist: account, storage and downloads

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A smooth first session starts with a few checks you can finish before launch: the right account, enough free space, working downloads and a charged controller. Use the checklist on this page to keep track. It is saved in this browser, separately from your map progress.

Real photograph of a PlayStation 5 console and a charging DualSense controller. — PlayStation 5 and DualSense. Photograph by Osh33m, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized and converted to WebP.Osh33m / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International

Your launch checklist

Check your purchasing accountKeep your order confirmationCheck free storage spaceCheck your download speedUpdate your consoleEnable automatic downloadsCheck the game unlock timeCharge your controllerBack up your map profile

Start with the account you will use

Open your console with the account associated with your purchase. Check that you can sign in without hunting for an old password at the last minute. If someone else shares the console, make sure you know which profile you intend to play on.

Keep your purchase confirmation somewhere easy to find. You do not need to paste a receipt, payment information or a password into GuideDistrict. A checked box on this page is simply your reminder; it does not verify an order.

Make room before the download opens

Check the free space on the destination drive, not just the console’s advertised capacity. Rockstar lists up to 212 GB required, depending on the device. Before deleting anything, distinguish installed games, captures and saved progress.

On PS5, free space is shown in Settings → Storage. PS5 games kept on USB extended storage must be moved back to console storage or a compatible M.2 SSD before play. Moving an older game can be more useful than deleting it and downloading it again later.

PS5 storage screen showing Games and Apps, Media Gallery and Saved Data. — Official PlayStation support example: PS5 storage categories. The capacities shown are illustrative, not GTA VI requirements. English interface. © Sony Interactive Entertainment · SourceView full-size image

Prepare your first evening

Check the preload schedule and leave time for the transfer. Charge the controller, try your headset and choose a comfortable display setting now. These small checks are easier to handle before you want to start playing.

If you already use the map, export a backup of your profile before changing browser or device. Your launch checklist is separate and is not included in that file. Keep the game’s own saves, your map notes and this preparation list clearly apart.