Report: Walmart GTA 6 Pre-Orders Get Surprise Goodie Bag

The bags are part of a potential "surprise and delight" promotion starting November 12, when pre-load opens. Here is what we know, what might be inside, and whether it is worth picking up a physical copy instead of pre-loading digitally.

What the promotion includes

The bags may be available from November 12, which is when pre-load starts and when physical copies can be picked up.

Walmart has not confirmed what is in the bag. Insider Gaming suggests it could be a poster, an in-game map, a badge, a button, a keychain, or other merchandise created for the launch.

Physical pickup versus digital pre-load

Physical editions of GTA 6 contain a download code, not a disc. That means picking up a physical copy on November 12 still requires a download before you can play. The game goes live on November 19, so whether you buy digital or physical, you wait the same amount of time.

Digital pre-orders can pre-load from November 12. That gives you a week to download the game before launch. Starting early helps if your connection is slow.

If you want the goodie bag, you trade the convenience of pre-loading at home for a trip to the store and whatever is in the bag. If you stream or make clips, a physical item like a poster or map can be part of your setup or a giveaway.

What streamers and clip creators should consider

1. Pre-load timing matters more than the bag. If you plan to stream or clip on launch day, starting the download on November 12 means you are ready when the game goes live. Picking up a physical copy on November 12 and then downloading takes the same time, so the bag is the only difference.

2. The bag is a bonus, not a reason to delay. If you already pre-ordered digitally, switching to Walmart for a goodie bag is not worth the hassle unless you want the physical item for your channel or a giveaway.

3. Plan your launch week now. Whether you go digital or physical, your clips and streams depend on being ready on November 19. See GTA 6 Launch Day Streaming Checklist and GTA 6 Launch Week Content Schedule: Plan Your Clips Now.

Quick checklist

• Pre-order deadline: November 20 for the Vintage Vice City Pack and 1 month of GTA+.
• Pre-load starts: November 12.
• Game goes live: November 19.
• Walmart goodie bag: November 12, online pre-order with in-store pickup, select stores.
• What is in the bag: Not confirmed.

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Sources

• Insider Gaming: Walmart GTA 6 Preorder Bonus Bag
• PlayStation Store: Grand Theft Auto VI