A new update for Grand Theft Auto VI, labeled version 1.002, began appearing on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 13, 2026, six days before the game launches on November 19. Rockstar Games, which develops the game, has not announced the update.
| Platform | Version | Reported size | Reported requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 | 1.002.000 (also written 01.002.000) | About 1.07 GB | Marked mandatory; install before launch |
| Xbox Series X|S | Not reported | About 2.18 GB | Download to start the game on November 19 |
GTA 6 Update 1.002 Rollout Timeline on PS5 and Xbox
The update's timing makes more sense with the pre-load dates in mind. Pre-loading for GTA 6 opened on November 10, 2026, so many players already had the game files on their consoles when the update appeared on November 13. The game itself unlocks at midnight local time on November 19, 2026.
On PS5, the update isn't reaching everyone at once. Reports say the first half of eligible users got it on November 13, and the remaining half was due about 11 hours later. No reason for the split has been confirmed.
On Xbox Series X|S, some players didn't have the update yet when the first reports came out. Reports say it should reach all Xbox users in the near future.
GTA 6 Update 1.002 Download Size on PS5 and Xbox
Both downloads are small next to the game itself. The Xbox file is roughly twice the size of the PS5 file, and the number you see on your own console may be a little different.
Don't mix this up with the space the game needs. Rockstar's installation requirements list up to 212 GB of available storage for GTA 6, and that figure covers the full game, not this update. Make sure your console has room for the game first, then add the update on top.
Is the GTA 6 Update Required Before November 19?
Reports say the update is required on both consoles. On PS5, it's marked mandatory and must be installed before you can launch the game on November 19. On Xbox, the update has to be downloaded before the game can start at launch. Rockstar has not made a public statement on whether the update is required.
If the update hasn't shown up on your console yet, try these steps:
- Check your console's download queue to see whether the update is waiting.
- Turn on automatic updates so the file downloads without you having to check.
- On Xbox, if you haven't installed the game yet, the update is included in your first download.
If it still hasn't appeared, there's no need to panic. The game can't be played until midnight local time on November 19, so there's still time for the update to reach your console.
Rockstar Has Not Published GTA 6 Update 1.002 Patch Notes
As of November 16, 2026, Rockstar had not published patch notes for update 1.002 or described what it changes. Its latest GTA VI news posts, dated between November 5 and November 10, don't mention the update, and its support listing for the game shows no entry for it.
You may see the update called a day-one patch in some places, but Rockstar hasn't used that label for update 1.002. Until it publishes notes, it's best to refer to the update by its version number, and what it changes remains unknown.
