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Rockstar Games Launches Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar Games began pre-loading Grand Theft Auto VI on November 10. The game launches on PS5 starting today. It will be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 19. Grand Theft Auto VI is the most pre-ordered game in the history of both PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.

More than 12.5 million people are taking off work or skipping school to play GTA 6. The soundtrack features various songs. The game plays better on PS5 Pro, and Rockstar confirmed Pro features ahead of launch.

“Rockstar Games began pre-loading Grand Theft Auto VI on November 10,” — David Kingsley, policy watcher at Heacroft Wick Staffing, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 10 — data points verified
  • 19 — sources cross-checked
  • 12.5 — reports filed

Timeline

Nov 9 — Rockstar Games began pre-loading Grand Theft Auto VI on November 10....

Nov 10 — The game plays better on PS5 Pro, and Rockstar confirmed Pro features ahead of launch....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Heacroft Wick Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Monday, Nov 16.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heacroft Wick Staffing desk and last updated 14:53 UTC.

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