How to prepare for GTA VI: 7 things to solve before release

1. Check your console and gaming equipment

GTA VI has been announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. If you already own one of these consoles, you do not automatically need to buy a newer or more powerful model. First, check whether your current setup is genuinely ready for the game’s launch.

The exact installation size has not yet been officially confirmed. Large modern games can take up a significant amount of storage, so it is worth reviewing your installed titles, removing those you no longer use and moving data to an expansion drive where appropriate. Check the final requirements using information published by the developer or directly in the digital store.

What should you check before release?

• enough free storage space,
• the latest console system software,
• controller functionality and battery life,
• a charging cable or charging station,
• an internet connection for downloading the game and updates,
• headphones, sound settings and television settings.

When choosing a new console, consider what other games you want to play, how much storage you need and whether you prefer physical discs or a digital library. In addition to price, compare the warranty, the contents of the package and the real value of the included accessories.

Money-saving tip: You can compare console, controller and gaming bundle offers at retailers such as G2A, Alza.cz or the Allegro.cz marketplace. A more expensive bundle is worthwhile only when you will actually use most of what it includes.

2. Set a budget for the game and accessories

Your spending may not end with the game itself. You may be tempted by a more expensive edition, a second controller, additional storage, better headphones or other gaming accessories. Make a list in advance of what you genuinely need and what is simply a momentary temptation caused by pre-release excitement.

Set aside money for the game itself and any essential hardware first. Only then should you consider optional accessories. A new phone, television or gaming chair is not required to enjoy GTA VI.

How can you divide your budget?

• Essential: the game and a supported console.
• Practical: sufficient storage, a working controller and reliable charging.
• Optional: headphones, a second controller or a special edition.
• Unnecessary: equipment purchased solely because of temporary excitement.

During promotions at Alza.cz, Allegro.cz, G2A and other online retailers, compare the final price including delivery. A discount is not a genuine saving if it persuades you to buy something you did not originally need.

The same caution applies to pre-orders. Before completing one, check the contents of your chosen edition, the retailer’s terms and whether you will actually use the offered bonuses. Digital outfits or a handful of in-game items do not automatically justify a significantly higher price.

3. Plan your free time and responsibilities

You do not need to disappear from work for a week or block your calendar as though you were leaving on an important business trip. However, if you want to properly enjoy the first evening or weekend with GTA VI, complete important tasks in advance and reserve a specific period during which work and household responsibilities will not interrupt you.

Let your family or partner know that you would like to spend part of the weekend gaming. A brief conversation beforehand usually works better than suddenly announcing that you will be available for the next twelve hours only during loading screens.

Do not forget about children, household responsibilities or pets. A dog still needs a walk, regardless of how exciting your current mission may be.

The goal is not to cancel real life for several days. Good preparation should create enough space for you to enjoy the game without guilt, arguments or constant interruptions.

4. Prepare food and drinks for the first gaming days

A full refrigerator is more useful than a pyramid of energy drink cans. Prepare a simple meal that does not require lengthy cooking, keep plenty of water nearby and choose a few snacks that will not leave your entire controller covered in grease.

You can arrange a larger grocery delivery in advance through Rohlík. If you do not feel like cooking, delivery through Wolt or another food delivery service can serve as a convenient backup.

Delivery is useful, but it does not need to replace every meal. One prepared dinner and a good supply of water will probably serve you better than three pizza orders in a single evening.

What should you keep nearby?

• water or another unsweetened drink,
• a simple main meal,
• fruit or a light snack,
• napkins,
• a rubbish bin or container for packaging,
• a coaster for drinks.

You do not need to avoid coffee or energy drinks completely. They should not, however, replace water or sleep. Vice City will still be there the following day.

5. Finish your current games

Do you have an unfinished game that you have been promising to return to for months? Now is a good time to complete it. After GTA VI arrives, it may be more difficult to find the motivation for another large open-world game.

You do not need to complete your entire gaming library before November. Choose one or two titles that you genuinely want to finish and put the rest aside without guilt. Entertainment should not turn into another list of chores.

The same principle applies to books, television series and other unfinished entertainment. Completing a few titles will help you enter Leonida with a cleaner list and without the feeling that you have once again postponed everything because of a new game.

It is often more sensible to finish the books you already own than to make another impulsive purchase.

6. Prepare your body for longer gaming sessions

Long gaming evenings are more comfortable when you sit properly and change position regularly. You do not need to begin an extreme training programme before release. Simply improve your gaming space and get used to taking short breaks while playing.

How can you make longer gaming sessions more comfortable?

• position the screen at a comfortable height,
• support your back,
• avoid keeping your hands and controller in one position for too long,
• stand up and walk around at least once an hour,
• if your eyes begin to feel irritated, take a break,
• drink water regularly,
• do not sacrifice an entire night of sleep for the game.

A basic exercise mat or simple resistance bands from a retailer such as Decathlon are more than enough for stretching at home. New equipment is not essential, however. What matters more is actually getting up from the sofa before the end credits appear.

No story mission is worth spending the following day functioning like a minor character after an exceptionally unsuccessful visit to a nightclub.

7. Discover the real-world inspiration behind Vice City

Vice City and the state of Leonida draw inspiration from Florida, including its natural scenery, coastal cities, highways, nightlife and distinctive online culture. If you are already planning a trip to Florida, you could visit Miami Beach, Ocean Drive, the Florida Keys or one of the region’s natural areas and later compare the real locations with their in-game interpretations.

You can compare flights through a search service such as Kiwi. Before booking, always check baggage conditions, transfer times, required travel documents and the rules for changing or cancelling the flight.