GTA 6 PS5 Preloads Begin, Offering Early Listen to Dashboard Music

The wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 is entering a new phase as PlayStation 5 preloads have officially begun in select regions, giving fans a surprise first listen to the game’s home screen music. As reported by TweakTown, gamers in New Zealand were the first to access these files, revealing a gentle, 80s-inspired synth track that plays when the game is highlighted on the console’s dashboard.

The Source of the Track

While the music began playing for players as soon as preloads went live, the track had actually surfaced slightly earlier. According to information shared by RockstarINTEL and noted by TweakTown, the audio was extracted by Razed—the creator of the NaturalVision graphics mods for GTA 5—from files already hosted on the PlayStation store backend before the official preload window opened. The aesthetic of the music matches the tone of previous marketing materials, including the game’s trailers and Extended Look footage.

Important Distinction for Players

It is important to note that this specific synth track is currently tied to the PS5 home screen experience. As the console functions similarly to a movie poster with accompanying background music, it is not yet confirmed if this will be the same music featured in the final in-game menu. TweakTown also highlighted recent reports regarding storage requirements, noting that a physical box spotted in Germany suggests a size of 230GB, which exceeds Rockstar’s previously stated figures.

Why it matters

For players, the start of preloads means the game is finally within reach, though it brings a reminder to check your console storage. With reports of the file size reaching 230GB, many fans may need to clear significant space on their PS5 internal drives before launch.

Regional availability for preloads is rolling out in waves; while PS5 users gain access starting at midnight local time on November 10, Xbox Series X|S owners are scheduled for a global release at 12 AM GMT on the same day. Keep an eye on your local storefront to see exactly when your preload window opens so you can avoid a massive download scramble on release day.