# GTA 6 day-one patch: update 1.002.000 explained
Source: https://gta.kuber.studio/release/gta-6-day-one-patch
Status: mixed
Updated: 2026-11-15
> GTA 6 update 1.002.000 began rolling out Nov 13: about 1.07 GB on PS5 and 2.2 GB on Xbox. Is it the day-one patch? What it changes, and the 50 GB rumour.
**Quick answer:** GTA 6 **update 1.002.000** started rolling out on **Nov 13, 2026**: about **1.07 GB on PS5** (staggered over about 11 hours) and **2.18–2.2 GB on Xbox**. It is reported as mandatory. Rockstar has **not published patch notes** or called it the day-one patch, and the old 15–50 GB patch rumours never came true.
| Key fact | |
| --- | --- |
| Version | 1.002.000 |
| Rollout began | Nov 13, 2026 |
| PS5 size | ~1.07 GB |
| Xbox size | ~2.18-2.2 GB |
| Patch notes | None from Rockstar |
| Mandatory | Reportedly yes |
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 [[news/2026-11-13-gta-6-update-1-002|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 [[release/gta-6-preload-and-file-size|pre-load and file size]] and our [[guides/gta-6-storage-space-guide|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 [[release/gta-6-release-time-by-country|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 [[release/gta-6-ps5-pro-performance|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/gta-6-gameplay-features-confirmed|gameplay systems]].
Back to the [[release/index|release hub]].
## FAQ
**Does GTA 6 have a day-one patch?**
There is a pre-launch update, 1.002.000, rolling out since Nov 13, 2026: about 1.07 GB on PS5 and 2.2 GB on Xbox. Rockstar has not called it the day-one patch, and another update on Nov 19 is possible.
**How big is the GTA 6 day-one patch?**
Update 1.002.000 is about 1.07 GB on PS5 and about 2.18-2.2 GB on Xbox Series X|S. Earlier rumours of a 15-50 GB patch were never confirmed.
**Why don't I have GTA 6 update 1.002 yet on PS5?**
The PS5 rollout was staggered: about half of users got it first and the rest roughly 11 hours later. Check for updates manually from the game's options menu.
**What does GTA 6 update 1.002 change?**
Rockstar has published no patch notes. An insider claims it touches story data, executables, levels, shaders and scripts, but that is unverified.
## 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)
- [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 Newswire, Nov 3, 2026)