The next iteration of GTA Online has long been a point of contention amongst the Grand Theft Auto fanbase, with Rockstar still tight-lipped on when GTA 6 will feature its own new rendition of Online multiplayer gameplay.
However, with preloads kicking off on both PlayStation and XBOX, some keen-eyed users are beginning to datamine the pre-install, and some findings directly reference the presence of a multiplayer game mode—potentially as a separate download from Grand Theft Auto 6’s story mode.
GTA 6 Online Referenced In Game Files
With GTA 6 preloads now available in some regions, dataminers are beginning to uncover potential clues about the game’s multiplayer component. One user, PlayStationSize on X, has discovered several file names referencing multiplayer functionality:
- intentType”: “joinSession”
- intentType”: “launchActivity”
- intentType”: “launchMultiplayerActivity”
Meanwhile, another user, TexFunz2, has noted that GTA 6 appears to use a shared base installation, with Story Mode content potentially separated from the core game. Online could follow a similar approach, allowing you to install each mode independently and save storage space if you’re only interested in one.
Of course, Rockstar has yet to officially reveal GTA 6 Online, and the multiplayer mode isn’t expected to be playable at launch. However, this isn’t the first hint we’ve seen, with Xbox files referencing online functionality back in June and Twitch CEO reportedly expecting GTA 6 Online to launch next year.
The datamines don’t stop here, either, with some files referencing potential PS5 Pro support features for the game. Sony still hasn’t disclosed what upgrades will be available, though fans are hoping for at least a slightly higher frame rate than the standard 30 fps.
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