Grand Theft Auto VI PS5 Patch 1.002 Rolls Out Before Launch
Rockstar Games has not published patch notes for version 1.002, which is reportedly around 1GB and rolling out in two waves.
Grand Theft Auto VI has received a PlayStation 5 patch, version 1.002 (01.002.000), ahead of the game's launch, according to comingsoon.net. The update began rolling out on November 13, 2026, six days before release.
The patch is reportedly around 1GB and is being distributed to the first 50% of users, with the remaining half receiving it roughly 11 hours later. Rockstar Games has not released official patch notes for version 1.002, so the contents of the update remain unconfirmed. The report on the rollout was circulated by the X accounts CharlieIntel and PlayStation Game Size.
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, set in the fictional state of Leonida with protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.
Pre-load and install details
Digital pre-load for the game began on November 10, 2026. Rockstar Games recommends keeping 212GB of storage free on PS5 for installation, and has confirmed the game targets 30 frames per second on both supported console platforms.
PS5 players will also get DualSense haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and Tempest 3D Audio support.
Quick answers
When does Grand Theft Auto VI launch?
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What does GTA VI patch 1.002 include?
Rockstar Games has not released official patch notes for version 1.002, so the contents have not been confirmed.
How big is the GTA VI PS5 patch?
The patch is reportedly around 1GB, distributed to the first 50% of users with the rest receiving it about 11 hours later.