GTA 6 preloading went live on PS5 across Asia-Pacific (GMT+8) on Nov 9. Tests by IT之家 put the PS5 preload file at 209.758GB, with download times varying by connection and generally running three to five hours. Xbox Series X|S owners must wait until 00:00 GMT on Nov 10 (8:00 Beijing time), while boxed redemption-code versions are expected to go on sale at major retailers from Nov 12.
Preload details and main-menu music surface
With preloading open, players in New Zealand became the first in the world to download GTA 6 and were first to share the background music that plays on the PS5 home screen when the game icon is selected. The track is a mellow synth piece with a strong 1980s retro feel, matching the music used at the start and end of the earlier trailer and the Extended Look.
According to RockstarINTEL, the music first surfaced through developer Razed before preloading officially opened. Razed previously built the NaturalVision graphics enhancement mod for GTA 5, and GTA 6 files had already appeared in the PlayStation Store backend at that point. IT之家 noted, however, that the track is part of the PS5 system interface — similar to a movie poster paired with background music — and is not necessarily the same music used in the game's internal menus.
Technical features: 120Hz and PSSR 2, but no VRR
Some players have finished downloading GTA 6's encrypted files and metadata and have datamined the game. According to information shared by GTAForums user Tex2, the game files show support for a "120Hz / high frame rate mode" and the new PSSR 2 upscaling technology (version 13.60), but not variable refresh rate (VRR).
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| PS5 preload opens | Nov 9 (Asia-Pacific, GMT+8) |
| PS5 file size | 209.758GB |
| Xbox Series X|S preload | 8:00 Beijing time, Nov 10 |
| Boxed redemption-code sales | From Nov 12 |
| Official launch | Nov 19 |
| Technical features | 120Hz high frame rate mode, PSSR 2 (version 13.60); no VRR |
Launch plans and physical extras
GTA 6 launches on Nov 19. Rockstar will also offer printable files of the official cover poster and the Leonida map for free download on launch day. A double-sided physical poster will arrive in the Rockstar Store after release, priced at $0.99 (about 6.6 yuan) on its own, and will be included free with any purchase from the Rockstar Store.
What to watch next
- Xbox Series X|S preloading opens at 8:00 Beijing time on Nov 10; watch whether its file size matches the PS5 version.
- After launch, players and media will need to test how the 120Hz high frame rate mode and PSSR 2 perform in practice.
- Boxed redemption-code versions go on sale from Nov 12; the preload and installation process for physical-edition buyers is worth watching.