GTA 6 Preloads Hint at Multiplayer Split
GTA 6 preloads over 200GB have started early in New Zealand, teasing multiplayer features and PS5 Pro support ahead of the November 19 launch.
TL;DR
- Preloads over 200GB began in New Zealand, with files showing multiplayer references like joinSession and launchMultiplayerActivity.
- Story and multiplayer appear set as separate downloads, with Rockstar expected to detail multiplayer after the single-player launch.
- PS5 Pro mentions include 120Hz and multi-frame support, while marketing highlights DualSense haptics and Tempest 3D Audio.
Preloading for GTA 6 has started for players in New Zealand, releasing the massive files days before the global rollout. The download tops 200 GB, so console space is already tight.
Even with the files encrypted, dataminers found references to joinSession, launchActivity, and launchMultiplayerActivity. These suggest a multiplayer mode Rockstar has not confirmed for the base game. The files also indicate story and multiplayer will be separate downloads, so players can grab only what they want.
Rockstar is expected to reveal multiplayer details after the single-player launch, possibly in 2027. On PS5 Pro the preload mentions 120Hz support and multi-frame features that align with Sony’s PSSR tech, though exact performance details stay under wraps.
Marketing has focused on the PS5 version, highlighting DualSense haptics and Tempest 3D Audio. Two limited-edition GTA 6 controllers are already on sale.
Preloading starts November 10 at midnight local time on PS5 and 12am GMT on Xbox Series S/X. The game launches November 19, 2027 on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The Tea
Rockstar is playing the long game again. By keeping multiplayer quiet until after launch, they’re forcing everyone to buy the story first while the preload already confirms it’s coming. Smart move, or just more waiting?