GTA 6 already has its first update. Version 1.002.000 began rolling out on Friday, Nov 13, 2026, to people who had pre-loaded. It is about 1.07 GB on PS5 and about 2.18–2.2 GB on Xbox Series X|S, and it is reported as mandatory. reported (from console download screens)
Rockstar has not published patch notes and has not called it “the day-one patch”. VICE and others are using that label. Our launch-week news write-up is on update 1.002.
How big is update 1.002?
| Platform | Size | Rollout |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 / PS5 Pro | ~1.07 GB | Staggered: about 50% of users first, the rest about 11 hours later |
| Xbox Series X|S | ~2.18–2.2 GB | Not reported as staggered |
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The Xbox figure is roughly double the PS5 one. Nobody has explained why. Different packaging per platform is a common reason, but that is our guess. speculation
What does update 1.002 change?
Officially: nothing has been said. Rockstar has released no notes.
An insider going by “Text Funds 2” claims the update touches story data, executables, levels, shaders and scripts. rumour That would make it a broad fix-up of the pre-load build rather than new content, but we cannot verify it.
Is there a separate day-one patch on Nov 19?
Unknown. Rockstar has not said whether 1.002 is the launch-day version or whether another update arrives on Nov 19. Big launches often get a further update on release day. speculation Keep auto-updates on and check again on launch night.
What happened to the 50 GB day-one patch rumour?
Before pre-load, guesses of a 15–50 GB day-one patch circulated widely. They were never confirmed, and the actual pre-launch update is about 1–2 GB. debunked (as far as 1.002 goes)
That said, the game itself is huge. Rockstar says you need up to 212 GB, and Timesaver recommends clearing about 250 GB to cover updates. See pre-load and file size and our storage guide.
I don’t have update 1.002 yet. What should I do?
- PS5: the rollout was staggered over about 11 hours, so wait, then check manually. Highlight the game, press Options, then Check for Update.
- Xbox: go to My games and apps, then Manage, then Updates.
- On both, leave automatic updates on and keep the console in Rest Mode (PS5) or Sleep (Xbox).
Because the update is reported as mandatory, you will likely need it before you can play at your unlock time. Do it the night before, not at midnight.
Does update 1.002 add a 60 fps mode?
There is nothing to suggest it. Rockstar says GTA 6 targets 30 fps on every console with no performance mode at launch. Datamined hints at a future 40 fps mode are unconfirmed. rumour See PS5 Pro and performance.
What we’re watching
- Patch notes for 1.002 or any launch-day update.
- The first post-launch patch and whether it touches performance or the gameplay systems.
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