GTA 6 preloading is officially underway, letting players install Rockstar's blockbuster ahead of launch — starting with Australia and New Zealand, with every other region unlocking at midnight local time.

The preload files themselves became the story within hours. References found in the installed data mention multiplayer as well as PS5 Pro features, per reporting from GameSpot and Polygon. Neither has been fully detailed by Rockstar, making the file mentions the closest thing to confirmation that an online component and Pro-enhanced version are in the pipeline.

A multiplayer tease carries obvious weight. GTA Online turned GTA 5 into one of the most profitable entertainment products ever made, and how — and when — Rockstar follows it up is among the biggest open questions in the industry. The PS5 Pro references, meanwhile, suggest Sony's premium console will get a showcase version of the year's most anticipated release.

With preloads live, the wait is now measured in days, not months — and dataminers will be combing every byte until the servers switch on.