# GTA 6 update 1.002 rolls out before launch: about 1 GB on PS5, 2.2 GB on Xbox, no patch notes

Source: https://gta.kuber.studio/news/2026-11-13-gta-6-update-1-002
Status: reported
Updated: 2026-11-15

> GTA 6 update 1.002.000 began rolling out Nov 13, 2026: about 1.07 GB on PS5 and 2.2 GB on Xbox. Rockstar has posted no patch notes or day-one patch label.

**Quick answer:** **Update 1.002.000 started downloading on Nov 13, 2026**: about **1.07 GB on PS5** and about **2.2 GB on Xbox**. Rockstar has published no patch notes and has not called it the day-one patch. See [[release/gta-6-day-one-patch|day-one patch]].

| Key fact | |
| --- | --- |
| Version | 1.002.000 |
| Rollout began | Nov 13, 2026 |
| PS5 size | About 1.07 GB |
| Xbox size | About 2.18-2.2 GB |
| Patch notes | None published |

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 <span class="tag-reported">reported</span>:

| | 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 [[news/2026-11-10-gta-6-preload-live|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 [[release/gta-6-day-one-patch|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 <span class="tag-rumour">rumour</span>. 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 <span class="tag-rumour">rumour</span>. 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/index|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 [[guides/gta-6-storage-space-guide|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 ([[release/gta-6-physical-copy-no-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: [[release/gta-6-release-time-by-country|unlock times]].

Our [[guides/gta-6-day-one-checklist|day-one checklist]] has the full launch-night routine, and the [[news/2026-11-15-gta-6-launch-week-briefing|launch week briefing]] rounds up everything else. More stories are in the [[news/index|news hub]].

## FAQ

**Is update 1.002 the GTA 6 day-one patch?**

Probably the first of them, but Rockstar has not called it that. It began rolling out on Nov 13 with no patch notes, and another update before or after launch is possible.

**How big is GTA 6 update 1.002?**

About 1.07 GB on PS5 and about 2.18 to 2.2 GB on Xbox Series X|S, based on console download screens.

**Why haven't I got update 1.002 on PS5 yet?**

The PS5 rollout was staggered. About half of users got it first and the rest roughly 11 hours later. Leave auto-downloads on.

**Do I need update 1.002 to play GTA 6?**

It is reported as mandatory on PS5. Install it before launch night so it doesn't hold you up at midnight.


## Sources

- [GTA 6 Day One Patch Is Already Rolling Out on PS5](https://www.vice.com/en/article/gta-6-day-one-patch-ps5-version-1002/) (VICE, Nov 13, 2026)
- [GTA 6 Update 1.002 Starts Rolling Out on PS5 and Xbox Ahead of Launch](https://www.keengamer.com/articles/news/gta-6-update-1-002-starts-rolling-out-on-ps5-and-xbox-ahead-of-launch/) (KeenGamer, Nov 13, 2026)
- [GTA 6 Update 1.002.000: 1.07 GB on PS5, 2.18 GB on Xbox, No Patch Notes](https://timesaver.gg/blog/gta-6-update-patch-notes) (Timesaver.gg)
- [Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10](https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/k4ak9okk485712/grand-theft-auto-vi-pre-load-begins-on-november-10) (Rockstar Games, Nov 3, 2026)