GTA 6 Preloads Go Live, Data Miners Unearth Multiplayer and PS5 Pro Clues
The GTA 6 preload has begun, with players in New Zealand and Australia getting first dibs on installing the massive game. According to IGN, fans are already digging through the encrypted files, trying to find any unannounced details ahead of the November launch.
One early discovery is the sheer size of the audio. While Rockstar stated the full game could be up to 212 GB, IGN reports that the audio file alone makes up 22 GB of that total.
Data miners also found clues about GTA Online. Per IGN, a file referencing "launchMultiplayerActivity" seems to confirm the mode's eventual inclusion, which Rockstar has yet to officially announce. Additionally, the story and online components appear in separate files, suggesting players might be able to install them independently later on.
Tech findings point to heavy PS5 Pro support. IGN notes that files show support for BVH8, a technology that significantly improves ray tracing performance, which Ubisoft previously stated can offer a 300% speed-up. Sony has confirmed GTA 6 will have "PS5 Pro Enhanced Support," but specifics are unknown.
GameSpot adds that data miners have also found references to "join Session" in the files, further hinting at multiplayer plans. Despite the digital snooping, key details like resolution and frame rates for any platform remain under wraps.
