GTA 6 Preloading Goes Live, Files Hint at Multiplayer and PS5 Pro Features

GTA 6 preloading has officially begun for players in New Zealand, giving the public access to the game's encrypted files ahead of its November 19 release. Fans have been scanning the files for unannounced details about Rockstar's upcoming blockbuster.

Multiplayer references found in files

Players examining the preload files have found references to "joinSession," "launchActivity," and "launchMultiplayerActivity." An account focused on reporting PlayStation game file sizes also noticed "intentType": "launchMultiplayerActivity." Rockstar has not officially announced any multiplayer component for GTA 6, despite the continued popularity of GTA Online.

The preload also suggests that the story and multiplayer elements of GTA 6 will be separated from each other, allowing players to download only the part of the game they want. That is based on the game's story being an individual download within the game's files. One Rockstar fan believes that because the files for story content are separated out from the main game files, the same will be true for the inevitable next version of GTA Online, suggesting that players will eventually be able to install single-player and Online separately.

PS5 Pro features

The preloaded files also gave insight into what Rockstar has in store for GTA 6 on PS5 Pro. The files appear to reference 120Hz support. There are also mentions of multi-frame support.

A file named "core_restofworld001" is missing from the Australia & New Zealand version of GTA 6, perhaps suggesting there is cut content in those regions. Another fan noticed that BVH8 will be supported in GTA 6. BVH8 specifically makes ray tracing work better on PS5 Pro.

Officially, all that is known about PS5 Pro support is the confirmation from Sony that GTA 6 will feature "PS5 Pro Enhanced Support." There has been no word on what exactly that means. Rockstar has yet to announce resolution and frame rate details for GTA 6 on any platform.

Preload timing and file size

Preloading begins globally on Xbox Series X|S on Tuesday, November 10 at 12 a.m. GMT. Code-in-box versions for both consoles should be available from retailers beginning November 12. The pre-load file will require up to 212 GB depending on your device.

Rockstar has announced that GTA 6 weighs in at up to 212 GB, "depending on your device." Following the release of the preload, it was reported that the audio file alone is 22GB.

Why it matters

The preload gives fans their first look at GTA 6's file contents before launch, revealing potential multiplayer plans and PS5 Pro technical details that Rockstar and Sony have not officially detailed.

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Sources

• polygon.com: GTA 6 Preloading Officially Goes Live, Revealing Files That Tease Multiplayer
• purexbox.com: How To Preload GTA 6 In Full On Xbox Series X|S (Even If You Haven't Bought It) | Pure Xbox
• ign.com: GTA 6 Preload Goes Lives, Sparks Datamine Hunt

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