German gaming outlets published a cluster of reports on GTA 6 on Monday, covering when preloading begins, how large the download is, and how the game's files may be split. According to PC-WELT, the coverage spans release timing, the preload date and the download size, while GameStar reports that preloading was set to start overnight, with specific times and file sizes listed for PS5 and Xbox.
Golem reports that the preload setup points to separate downloads for the online mode and the story campaign, suggesting players may not have to pull the entire package at once. Separately, BILD reports that a statement from Twitch's chief has fed hopes regarding multiplayer in GTA 6 Online. GamePro, meanwhile, examined whether the PS5 Pro can justify its price for a release of this scale, framing the question around whether owners of the expensive console will see a real benefit.
The reports are consistent in treating the preload as imminent, but they differ in focus: PC-WELT and GameStar concentrate on timing and file size, Golem on how the download is structured, and BILD on multiplayer expectations. None of the summaries reviewed here confirm a final release date, and the details should be treated as reported rather than official until Rockstar comments.
What to watch next: official confirmation from Rockstar on preload schedules, download sizes and whether the online and story components will indeed ship as separate downloads.