GTA 6 launch gallery is live: pre-load from 10 November, India price starts at ₹5,999
Rockstar has dropped a fresh launch gallery of Grand Theft Auto VI screenshots ahead of the 19 November release. Here is the India price, pre-load timing in IST and how much storage to clear.
The longest wait in gaming is nearly over. On 5 November, Rockstar Games put up The Launch Gallery for Grand Theft Auto VI, a scrolling set of new screenshots that, in Rockstar's words, let you "explore Vice City and beyond". The game lands on 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and pre-loading opens on 10 November. Pre-orders are still open in India, priced at ₹5,999 for the Standard Edition and ₹7,499 for the Ultimate Edition.
What the new screenshots show
The gallery is pure Leonida, Rockstar's sun-baked take on Florida. There is neon-soaked Vice City, the wider state around it, and plenty of the two leads, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. The image doing the rounds shows the pair in a convertible with the top down, guns in hand, neon reflecting off the windscreen. These are cinematic stills rather than a breakdown of gameplay systems, so treat them as mood boards, not a manual. Rockstar's official media page also has the launch trailer, character clips, cover art and wallpapers, if your phone lock screen needs an upgrade.
India price and editions
Indian pre-orders are priced as follows:
- Standard Edition – ₹5,999: the base game. Pre-orders also get the Vintage Vice City Pack.
- Ultimate Edition – ₹7,499: the base game plus an extra set of items woven through Jason and Lucia's story. Rockstar's media page shows a '95 Grotti Cheetah and the Hawk & Little Morgan revolvers among the Ultimate Edition benefits.
The Vintage Vice City Pack is the pre-order sweetener. Rockstar's media page lists a '55 Vapid Stanier and vintage Vice City outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia, and Business Standard reports that it also brings a personal garage and a Tommy Vercetti-inspired weapon skin. If you prefer a box on the shelf, code-in-box editions for PS5 and Xbox are expected at retailers from 12 November. Note that the box holds a download code, so you will still need to download the game.
Pre-load timings in IST and storage
Pre-loading starts on 10 November, and the time depends on your console:
- PS5: midnight local time, which is 12:00 AM IST.
- Xbox Series X|S: 12:00 AM GMT globally, which is 5:30 AM IST.
You can download the game early, but it stays locked until launch day. The bigger issue is space: the game needs up to 212 GB. On a base PS5 that is a serious chunk of the SSD, so now is a good time to delete the games you finished in 2023. PS5 players should also check they are signed in with up-to-date account details so the download is not held up.
Which edition should you buy?
For most players, the ₹5,999 Standard Edition with the pre-order pack is the sensible buy. The story, the map and the chaos are the same in both editions. The extra ₹1,500 for Ultimate buys you more cars, weapons and customisation, which suits completionists and anyone who plans to spend months in Leonida. Rockstar lists only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, so PC gamers will need either a console or a lot of patience.
The FHM take
Rockstar has turned an image gallery into an event, and after this long a wait, it has earned it. At ₹5,999, GTA VI looks like the best value per hour you will find in gaming this year. Pre-order the Standard Edition, clear 212 GB and keep 19 November free.
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