Notes

Download everything from Nov 10. On launch day the game just unlocks, with no 212 GB download queue at midnight.

Official

The retail version is a download code. If your internet is slow, buy early and download during the pre-load.

Official

According to the press, codes sold in Brazil only activate on Brazilian accounts. Be careful with cheap imported keys.

Press

The Ultimate upgrade can be bought at any time, even if you picked up the boxed version.

Official

Leonida dictionary

Leonida: GTA VI's fictional state, Rockstar's take on Florida. Official nickname: “The Goodtime State”.
Vice City: Rockstar's Miami, back for the first time since Vice City Stories (2006).
Pre-load: Downloading the game ahead of launch and playing as soon as it unlocks.
Code in a box: A retail box with no disc: inside there's a code to download the game.
Ultimate: The digital edition with extras. You can upgrade to Ultimate later.
GTA+: Rockstar's subscription for the current GTA Online. Digital pre-orders get 1 month.
Stars: Your wanted level. In GTA VI, up to 6.
Safehouse: Your base. In GTA VI, shared by Jason and Lucia.
Chop shop: Where you sell stolen cars.
Snapmatic: The in-game social network, a parody of Instagram.
Leonida Man: A fan meme inspired by “Florida Man”: the absurd headlines we're expecting to see in the game.
Partner: Your partner in crime. In this case, Jason or Lucia.

Official = Rockstar, Take-Two or stores. Press = previews (IGN, GameSpot, Push Square and others). Guide tip = our own advice.

GTA VI phone: a fan interpretation until Rockstar shows the in-game handset.