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Grand Theft Auto VI pre-load opens on 10 November for PS5 and Xbox

Published November 9, 2026 · Updated November 9, 2026 · 3 sources

Pre-loads for Grand Theft Auto VI open on 10 November ahead of the 19 November release. We outline the facts and the exposure of Sony and Microsoft.

The exposed companies and what ATLAS says about each

There is no market close after the event yet: the reaction will be visible at the close of November 9. This page will be updated then with the actual change. In the meantime, here is the data for each company.

Maker of the PlayStation 5, a launch platform for Grand Theft Auto VI, whose pre-load begins on 10 November. · Technology

Sony Group makes the PlayStation 5, a launch platform for Grand Theft Auto VI, whose pre-load begins on 10 November. Its latest available close was $27.00 on November 6. The ATLAS fair value estimate is $36.42 (range $23.96 to $60.76), and the dividend yield is 0.59%.

Latest available close
$27.00Close of November 6
Fair value (ATLAS)
$36.42Fair range: $23.96 to $60.76The price ($27.00) is 25.9% below that figure.
Chance of a rise in 1 month
51%Probability of closing higher than today within 21 sessions.Normal range: half of the scenarios end between $25.62 and $28.55; 9 in 10, between $23.28 and $31.43.
Recent results (EPS)
  • Nov 50.48 actual vs 0.38 est.Beat expectations
  • Jul 241.68 actual vs 1.55 est.Beat expectations
  • Jun 161.67 actual vs 1.65 est.In line
  • May 80.09 actual vs 0.13 est.Fell short
Dividend
0.59% dividend yield
See the full ATLAS analysis of Sony Group →

Owner of Xbox, whose Series X|S console is also a launch platform for Grand Theft Auto VI. · Technology

Microsoft owns Xbox, whose Series X|S console is also a launch platform for Grand Theft Auto VI. Its latest available close was $530.61 on November 6. The ATLAS fair value estimate is $522.27 (range $357.75 to $610.79), and the dividend yield is 0.69%.

Latest available close
$530.61Close of November 6
Fair value (ATLAS)
$522.27Fair range: $357.75 to $610.79The price ($530.61) is 1.6% above that figure: close to its fair value.
Chance of a rise in 1 month
50%Probability of closing higher than today within 21 sessions.Normal range: half of the scenarios end between $500.74 and $563.34; 9 in 10, between $451.09 and $625.35.
Recent results (EPS)
  • Oct 284.89 actual vs 4.71 est.Beat expectations
  • Jul 294.74 actual vs 4.24 est.Beat expectations
  • Apr 294.27 actual vs 4.07 est.Beat expectations
  • Jan 284.14 actual vs 3.92 est.Beat expectations
Dividend
0.69% dividend yieldNext ex-dividend date: November 19, 2026 · 3.64 $ over the last 12 months
See the full ATLAS analysis of Microsoft →

What happened

Rockstar Games says Grand Theft Auto VI pre-loads begin on 10 November for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S [1]. The game is set for release on 19 November 2026 [2]. The market reaction will be visible at the close of November 9, the first session that can reflect the event, and this page will be updated then.

Rockstar Games states that the arrival of Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is now only a few weeks away, and that there is still time to pre-order [1].

BGR reports that the game is set to release on November 19, 2026, with preloads unlocking on November 10 for owners of both consoles [2].

BGR also says Rockstar has confirmed the preload will require up to 212 GB of storage space, depending on the console, and that the game will not offer a physical disc edition [2].

Forbes has published an article on the pre-load date, time and file size; only its headline is available to us [3].

What ATLAS data show

ATLAS model estimates place Sony's fair value at $36.42, with the November 6 close of $27.00 being 25.86% below that value. For Microsoft, the estimate is $522.27, and the close of $530.61 was 1.60% above it. The ranges are wide, from $23.96 to $60.76 for Sony and $357.75 to $610.79 for Microsoft. These are model estimates, not promises, and are not advice.

There is no close after the event yet, so no price reaction can be assessed; it will be visible at the close of November 9 and the page will be updated then. Even then, a coincidence in time between two closes would not show causality. Data come from closes and may change.

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Frequently asked questions

When do Grand Theft Auto VI pre-loads open?

Pre-loads open on 10 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S [1][2].

When is the game released?

BGR gives the release date as November 19, 2026 [2].

How much storage does the pre-load need?

BGR reports that Rockstar has confirmed up to 212 GB, depending on the console [2].

Sources

  1. Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10 - Rockstar Games · Rockstar Games
  2. 5 Things You Need To Do Before You Install Grand Theft Auto 6 - BGR · BGR · November 8, 2026
  3. ‘GTA 6’ Pre-Load Date And Time Revealed, Huge File Size Confirmed · Forbes

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