GTA 6 Preloads Launch, Fans Investigate Data for Hidden Insights Ahead of Release

Preloads for GTA 6 have officially gone live for players in New Zealand, with some individuals even pretending to be in the region to experience the game ahead of its launch. As a result, fans are meticulously examining the game files in search of undisclosed information, although the data is encrypted and offers limited insights. One key highlight is the substantial storage requirement for GTA 6. Rockstar has indicated that the game may require up to 212 GB of space, depending on the platform. Reports following the preload reveal that the audio files alone occupy approximately 22 GB. Additionally, a devoted Rockstar follower speculated that the separation of story content files from the main game files may also apply to the forthcoming iteration of GTA Online. This could imply that players will have the option to install the single-player and Online components independently. A dedicated account that tracks PlayStation game file sizes identified a line in the data labeled "intentType": "launchMultiplayerActivity," which seemingly hints at the eventual inclusion of Online gameplay in GTA 6. Despite Rockstar's silence regarding the future of GTA Online for this installment, the remarkable success of GTA 5's online mode suggests that its return is highly likely. Interestingly, a file titled "core_restofworld001" appears to be absent from the Australian and New Zealand editions of GTA 6, potentially indicating that certain content has been removed in those areas. Furthermore, a user discovered that GTA 6 would support BVH8 technology, which enhances ray tracing performance on the PS5 Pro—a feature that Ubisoft utilized for their Assassin’s Creed Shadow title on the same console. Ubisoft previously noted that while the PS5 Pro's advanced GPU boosts performance with minimal developer input, the real game changer is the enhanced ray tracing abilities provided by BVH8 compared to its predecessor, BVH4, resulting in up to a 300% improvement in GPU tasks related to hardware ray tracing. Currently, the only information available regarding PS5 Pro support for GTA 6 comes from Sony's announcement that the game will include "PS5 Pro Enhanced Support." However, specifics regarding resolution and frame rates remain undisclosed. Experts have suggested that players might be disappointed, as it is unlikely for GTA 6 to exceed 30fps on any platform due to the demands of ray tracing and complex physics simulations. As fans anticipate the November 19 launch of GTA 6, there’s a fleeting opportunity to snag some merchandise from Selfridges, although stock is quickly depleting. Additionally, we have compiled all the necessary details concerning the global release times for the GTA 6 preload, along with information about a physical poster.