GTA 6 Can Be Installed on Your Console Now? GTA Release Date Is Out!

India Today Gaming
June 27, 2025 (UPDATED: June 27, 2025 11:30 IST)

GTA 6 just appeared on the Microsoft Store with a 328MB download. It installs… but doesn’t launch. Here’s what that means and why it still matters.

So, GTA 6 just popped up on the Microsoft Store and yep, you can install it to your console right now. But before you start planning something, here’s the catch — it’s not actually playable. Rockstar just dropped a 328.76 MB placeholder file, and that’s about it.

Trying to launch it? The game boots up and then closes like nothing ever happened. Basically, it’s a visual teaser that flexes the fact that yes, the game exists… but no, you’re not touching it yet. Still confused about what’s going on? Let’s get into it

What Even Is This Pre-Load?

Let’s be honest, a 328 MB file isn’t doing much. It’s just there to lock in the listing, set up a wishlist page, and prep your console for the real thing (whenever Rockstar feels like blessing us). No gameplay, no menus, not even a fancy loading screen—just a quick flash of the cover art before it boots you back out.

It’s a glorified reminder that Grand Theft Auto VI is dropping May 26, 2026, and that’s about as far as it goes right now.

Can You Wishlist It?

Yep. If you’re the kind who likes securing digital bragging rights two years in advance, you can go to the GTA 6 wishlist right now here. Not that it’ll give you anything early, but hey, it’s something.

So… Why Does This Matter?

It doesn’t really. But it does confirm that Rockstar’s gears are moving and that we’re inching closer to actual pre-orders and maybe a bigger content reveal soon. Placeholder builds like this usually mean the backend is getting set up for updates, trailers, or maybe an early preload window closer to launch.

Final Thoughts

If you saw GTA 6 trending and thought “no way it’s playable already,” you were half right. You can install it. You just can’t play it. You’ll just stare at the cover for a second before the app quits like it owes you money, but hey, at least we have a date and this file may be an indicator for an earlier launch as well — what do you think?

Written By Sarah Dar (Freelancer), India Today Gaming