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Players who preordered Grand Theft Auto 6 can now preload the game ahead of its November 19 launch day. The massive download demands up to 212GB of storage. Preloads opened on November 10 at midnight GMT globally for Xbox Series users, while PlayStation 5 downloads went live at midnight across individual local time zones. Physical boxed editions contain only a download code, allowing purchasers to install the files as soon as they receive the package. [1][2]
Sony is promoting the release under a "plays best on PS5" label, with developer Rockstar highlighting PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution and ray-traced shadows exclusive to the PlayStation 5 Pro. Standard PS5 consoles will support Tempest 3D Audio, faster SSD load times, and DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. However, reports indicate that gameplay tops out at 30 FPS even on the upgraded PS5 Pro. Meanwhile, Xbox users can access Xbox Cloud Gaming streamed at Xbox Series S visual settings, and remote play is supported across both console ecosystems. [1][2]
Securing high-end hardware for the title remains difficult, with the PS5 Pro largely out of stock across official retailers and the PlayStation Store. Following earlier launch pricing of $700 and a subsequent $900 price point, units are commanding over $1,400 from third-party resellers on secondary marketplaces such as eBay. [1]
Anyone with a digital pre-order on PS5 or Xbox Series can start downloading now. Xbox pre-loads opened globally at midnight GMT on November 10, while on PS5 they went live at midnight in each player's own time zone. Boxed copies only hold a download code, so those buyers will have...
via TechSpot
Rockstar's GTA 6 is finally available for pre-load alongside a grip of PS5 Pro features. Here's what's on offer.
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