GTA 6 news · 13 November 2026

GTA 6 day-one patch reported by Polygon

Polygon reported on 13 November 2026 that GTA 6 has a day-one patch, meaning players who already preloaded the game still have more files to download. It is the first reported update for the game.

What is the GTA 6 day-one patch?

Polygon reported on 13 November 2026 that GTA 6 has a day-one update. Players who preloaded the game ahead of release will still need to download extra files before they can play.

It is the first reported update for the game. Polygon's report covers the download itself rather than what the patch changes.

Do I need to download it if I preloaded GTA 6?

Yes. According to Polygon, preloading does not cover everything, so there are more files waiting to download. It is worth setting aside some time for that before you sit down to play.

GTA 6 is due out on 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. No PC version has been announced.

What does the patch change?

Polygon's report does not set out what the update fixes or adds, so there are no details yet on its contents or size. Rockstar has not published patch notes.