GTA 6 Preloading Begins, Revealing Files That Hint at Multiplayer

With GTA 6 just days away, preloading has now begun for players in New Zealand. That means the game's files are now in the hands of the public, who have wasted no time scouring the new information to learn as much as possible about Rockstar's upcoming blockbuster. Even though GTA 6's files are encrypted, they have revealed some exciting tidbits.

The most interesting information that surfaced from poring over all 200+ GB of GTA 6 — it's that big, so be prepared to free up space on your console — are references to features such as "joinSession," "launchActivity," and "launchMultiplayerActivity." These have naturally made everyone's ears perk up, as Rockstar has not yet officially announced any multiplayer component for GTA 6, despite the continued popularity of GTA Online.

Rockstar is expected to announce multiplayer for GTA 6 sometime after the base game's release, probably in 2027. The newly discovered phrases in the preload files suggest that multiplayer is in fact coming, though we are still left to guess what it will look like until Rockstar reveals it. 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's based on the game's story being an individual download within the game's files.

GTA 6 PS5 Pro Features Revealed in Preload Files

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The preloaded files also gave some much-needed insight into what Rockstar has in store for GTA 6 on PS5 Pro. The files appear to reference 120Hz support, which wouldn't be too surprising for a game on the more-powerful version of Sony's console. There are also mentions of multi-frame support, which Sony calls PSSR on the PS5 Pro. So far, Rockstar and Sony have kept quiet on how exactly GTA 6 will play on PS5 Pro.

Sony and Rockstar have struck up a close relationship for GTA 6, advertising the PS5 as the best place to play the game. Marketing has thus far focused on utilizing DualSense's haptics and the console's Tempest 3D AudioTech. Two limited-edition GTA 6–themed controllers are also available for PS5 players to buy to really get into the mood.

GTA 6 will be released on Nov. 19, 2027, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

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