First
If lots of people hit the same problem at once — especially in the first two days — it’s usually the servers or the game itself, and a Rockstar patch fixes it. Check the official support site: support.rockstargames.com.
PS5
- Update the game: highlight GTA 6 → Options → Check for update.
- Update system software: Settings → System → System software.
- Full restart (not rest mode).
- Free space: keep 20+ GB free on top of the game — see the file size guide.
- Rebuild the database: turn the PS5 off, hold the power button until the second beep (Safe Mode), connect the controller by cable, choose “Clear cache and rebuild database” → “Rebuild database”. Games and saves are kept.
- Using an M.2 SSD? Move the game to internal storage to rule out the drive or its temperature.
- Last resort: delete and reinstall.
Xbox
- Update the game and console: Settings → System → Updates.
- Full power cycle: hold the console’s power button for 10 seconds, unplug for a minute, then start it.
- Check free space on internal storage or the expansion card.
- Cloud play on Xbox One: most issues are network-related — use Ethernet.
- Last resort: uninstall and reinstall (saves are in the cloud).
Sources
Rockstar Games — GTA VI · Rockstar Newswire — pre-load · Rockstar Newswire — platforms
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Frequently asked questions
Why does GTA 6 keep crashing?
Usually an outdated game or system version, low storage, or a launch-day issue. Start with updates and a full restart.
Does rebuilding the PS5 database delete games?
No. It reorganises files; games and saves stay.
Where can I report a GTA 6 bug?
On Rockstar’s official support site, support.rockstargames.com.