GTA Online Kortz Center Heist Update Preload Goes Live Early on PS5, Xbox Series X/S

Fans of GTA Online can get a head start on the upcoming Kortz Center Heist, with the update’s download now live earlier than its planned debut. The heist is still scheduled to arrive on July 14, 2026, but only players on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 can preload the files right now.

GTA Online Kortz Center Heist Preload Starts Early

Rockstar’s Kortz Center Heist is slated to drop on July 14, 2026, and ahead of that date the update files have started rolling out for pre-load on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S sooner than expected. That means you can download the content today and be ready to jump in the moment the update goes live.

At the moment, though, the update isn’t playable yet—so while the files can be installed, players will still need to wait a few more days for the official release window to begin.

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Preload Sizes and What It Means for Your Download

File sizes for the Kortz Center Heist preload are relatively manageable. On PlayStation 5, the download is about 1.9GB, while Xbox Series X/S requires a larger install at roughly 5.11GB. For many players, that should translate to a quick preload, but the extra time before July 14 can help anyone who needs a bit more bandwidth or time to get everything ready.

Once the update has been downloaded, you can keep playing GTA Online as normal. There’s no forced downtime while you wait for the heist to unlock.

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