The preload and file discoveries suggest launch is getting closer, but they do not substitute for official confirmation of the reported technical details.

Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and Rockstar’s marketing campaign is underway.

For players who pre-ordered, pre-loading began at midnight local time on November 10, two days earlier than initially planned.

The download is about 212GB, including 22GB of audio data, so players should make room on their consoles; download times could range from under an hour on gigabit broadband to as long as 12 hours on slower connections.

GTA VI will be a digital-only release, with boxed editions supplying a download code rather than a physical disc.

Pre-loading is available through the PlayStation Store, where GTA VI has become the most pre-ordered title in the store’s history.

Rockstar says the game targets 30 frames per second on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X/S, prioritizing a dense world and high visual fidelity.

Dataminers have spotted possible PlayStation 5 Pro features, including 120Hz output and Sony’s PSSR upscaling, but Rockstar has not confirmed the findings.

The technical claims remain unverified, and players weighing platform differences are best served by waiting for confirmed specifications.

On PS5, the DualSense controller will use adaptive triggers, haptic feedback and its built-in speaker, with settings adjustable through accessibility options.

The story unfolds in Vice City and the wider state of Leonida, following Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos as a planned score goes wrong and draws them into a statewide conspiracy.

Zelnick said pre-sales were far above Take-Two’s expectations, though the company has not disclosed figures; analysts predict the game could set a record as the biggest entertainment launch by revenue.