GTA 6 Pre-Loading Opens on PS5 Nine Days Before Nov. 19 Launch
PlayStation and Rockstar Games opened pre-loading of Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 on November 10, nine days early. Sony says it is the most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history, and launch will roll out at midnight country by country.
PlayStation and Rockstar Games opened pre-loading of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA6) on the PlayStation 5 on November 10, nine days before the game's November 19 launch. PlayStation said the title is now the most pre-ordered game in the history of PlayStation Store.
Pre-loading lets players download the game ahead of release so it is ready the moment it unlocks. It is available now at PlayStation Store.
PlayStation said the demand was unprecedented, which is why it joined with Rockstar to start the download window early. It also advised anyone hoping to play on launch day to pre-load as soon as possible.
Rolling midnight launch
Launch will not happen at a single global moment. PlayStation has adopted a rolling midnight launch by country, beginning at 12:00AM NZDT in New Zealand. It then moves across the globe as each country reaches midnight on November 19.
Players who bought the code-in-box version can activate their code as soon as they have it and begin pre-loading. Those who have not pre-ordered can still do so through PlayStation Store.
What PS5 players get
PlayStation said Rockstar developed the game from the ground up to harness the power of the PS5. The game is set in the world of Leonida.
It uses the DualSense wireless controller's integrated speakers, haptics and adaptive triggers, all adjustable through accessibility settings. In-game sounds use Tempest 3D Audio for precise audio positioning. The console's ultra high-speed SSD improves load times.
On PlayStation 5 Pro, PlayStation said the game offers improved clarity through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), an upscaling technology, along with ray-traced shadows. PlayStation also released a video showing the PS5 features.
Rockstar's marketing push
Rockstar is also extending the game beyond the screen. It reportedly worked with West Coast Customs to build a real-world replica of the Grotti Cheetah, a fictional supercar from the game's Vice City setting.
The car reportedly has a blue-to-pink gradient exterior and five-spoke wheels. Six GTA VI-inspired vehicles were reportedly built in total and photographed driving around Miami.
In London, Rockstar brought Vice City branding to The Corner Shop inside Selfridges Oxford Street. The Cheetah reportedly appeared in the store window, and the activation included limited-edition fashion collaborations and merchandise.
A post on the GTA6 subreddit claimed the car is available through Selfridges' personal-shopping service for £1 million. Neither Selfridges nor Rockstar has confirmed that price, or whether the car is for sale or for display only.
