PlayStation says 'GTA 6 plays best on PS5' and is giving fans a freebie if they pre-order on the PS Store

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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:22:52 +0000

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Rockstar Games has teamed up with Sony to offer Grand Theft Auto 6 fans a
free month of GTA+ if they pre-order the game on PS5.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sony says Grand Theft Auto 6 "plays best on PS5" The company is giving away a free month of GTA+ if fans pre-order the game on PS5 It says GTA 6 takes full advantage of the PS5s immersive features "to deliver a deeply engaging single-player experience" Rockstar Games has teamed up with Sony to offer Grand Theft Auto 6 fans a
free month of GTA+ if they pre-order the game on PS5.

In a new PlayStation Blog post, Sony claimed that "thanks to a close partnership" with the studio, GTA 6 "will play best on PS5 by taking
advantage of PS5s immersive features to deliver a deeply engaging single-player experience," following the game's price and pre-order time announcement . "Since Grand Theft Auto first arrived on the original PlayStation in 1997, the series has defined generations of play," the company said. "We know players are excited for Grand Theft Auto 6 , which heads to
the state of Leonida home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and
beyond, in the biggest, most expansive evolution of the series yet." Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

It's confirmed that the game will feature DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, an integrated speaker, and sound effects to enhance the experience, as well as Tempest 3D AudioTech to "surround yourself in the distinct soundscapes of Leonida."

GTA 6 will also leverage the PS5s ultra-high-speed SSD, which Sony said will enable "near-instant load times." You may like Don't rip yourself off when buying a console for GTA 6 take advantage of these discounts and bundle
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Pre-orders will begin on June 25 at midnight local time for the Standard and Ultimate Editions, which cost $79.99 and $99.99, respectively.

Pre-orders are currently live in New Zealand, and according to the PS Store , an Ultimate Edition Upgrade will be available at some point, likely at
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Players who pre-order the Standard or Ultimate Edition before November 20
will also receive the Vintage Vice City Pack and can begin pre-loading the game on November 12, seven days before the game's launch on November 19.

What's more, Sony announced that players who pre-order any edition on PlayStation Store will also instantly receive a redeemable free month of
GTA+, a premium subscription for Grand Theft Auto Online.

" Grand Theft Auto 6 marks an exciting new chapter for one of gamings most iconic series, and were proud to help bring the best experience to players on PS5," Sony said.

"We cant wait until the game arrives on November 19 and we look forward to celebrating its launch with Rockstar Games and our PlayStation community around the world." Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! The best gaming consoles All the best consoles of this generation

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