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GTA 6 gets its first update, version 1.002, before launch
GTA 6 update 1.002 began rolling out Nov 13: about 1.07 GB on PS5 and 2.18 GB on Xbox, per press reports. Rockstar hasn't published patch notes.
Published · Reported, unconfirmed
Six days before launch, consoles that had pre-loaded Grand Theft Auto VI started offering a first update, version 1.002. KeenGamer and Polygon both covered it on November 13, 2026.
What was reported
- Size: about 1.07 GB on PS5 and about 2.18 GB on Xbox Series X|S, according to KeenGamer. Polygon describes the download as roughly one gigabyte.
- Staged rollout: on PS5, roughly half of eligible players got the update first and the rest several hours later, as KeenGamer reported, citing a store-tracking account. If you didn't see it straight away, check again.
- Required before playing: KeenGamer says the PS5 update is marked as mandatory.
What Rockstar hasn't said
Rockstar hasn't published patch notes for 1.002 and hasn't called it a day-one patch. Lists of "changes" passed around online come from people digging through game files, so we don't repeat them.
What to do
Leave automatic updates on and your console in Rest Mode (PS5) or Sleep (Xbox), the settings Rockstar recommends for pre-loading, and keep some free space on top of the up-to-212 GB base download. The unlock time doesn't change: midnight local time on November 19.
Sources
Checked November 15, 2026 (Pacific time). Official means Rockstar, Take-Two, PlayStation, or Xbox. Press means a named outlet’s reporting. When a later official page disagrees with an earlier one, we follow the later page.
- Press GTA 6 Update 1.002 Starts Rolling Out on PS5 and Xbox Ahead of Launch — KeenGamer, 2026-11-13
- Press GTA 6’s official first update (version 1.002) — Polygon, 2026-11-13
- Official Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load FAQ — Rockstar Games Customer Support, Updated 2026-11-03