GTA 6’s first update, version 1.002.000, began rolling out to pre-loaded copies on Friday, November 13, 2026, six days before launch. It is about 1.07 GB on PS5 and about 2.18-2.2 GB on Xbox Series X|S, according to console download screens reported by VICE, KeenGamer and Timesaver. Rockstar has not posted patch notes.
What do we know about update 1.002?
Everything here comes from what players see on their consoles, not from Rockstar reported:
| PS5 | Xbox Series X|S | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | About 1.07 GB | About 2.18-2.2 GB |
| Rollout | Staggered: about 50% first, the rest about 11 hours later | Not reported as staggered |
| Mandatory | Reported as mandatory | Not stated |
| Patch notes | None | None |
The size gap between platforms is not explained. Xbox packages have run larger in store listings before, partly because of how the stores count gigabytes; see our pre-load story for that detail.
Is this the day-one patch?
VICE’s headline calls it the day-one patch. Rockstar has not used that label and has not said whether more updates will arrive before Nov 19. We treat 1.002 as the first pre-launch update and keep the day-one patch page open for whatever comes next.
An insider account called “Text Funds 2” claims the update touches story data, executables, levels, shaders and scripts rumour. That is plausible for a late build, but nobody has shown it, and Rockstar has said nothing.
What happened to the 15-50 GB patch predictions?
Before the update appeared, guesses that GTA 6 would need a 15-50 GB day-one patch circulated widely rumour. Update 1.002 is a fraction of that. That doesn’t rule out a larger patch later, but the big-patch claim has no support yet. We log it in the leaks ledger.
Why does it matter?
Two reasons. First, if you pre-loaded and then switched off auto-downloads, you could hit a 1-2 GB download at midnight. Second, storage is tight: the base install already asks for up to 212 GB, and the storage guide explains how much headroom to leave for updates.
On PS5, check that auto-downloads are on and the console is in Rest Mode. On Xbox, turn on automatic updates and use Sleep mode. If you bought a boxed copy, redeem the code first; the box contains a code, not a disc (no disc explained).
What’s next
- Rockstar patch notes, if any, before Nov 19.
- A second update in launch week, which Rockstar has not announced.
- The unlock at midnight local store time on Nov 19: unlock times.
Our day-one checklist has the full launch-night routine, and the launch week briefing rounds up everything else. More stories are in the news hub.