GTA V, which arrives on current generation platforms on Jun 22, 2025, loads around 3 times faster than its PS4 version, VGC has found.
In our testing, which saw us booting the game from the main menu into the story mode, we found that the PS5 version loaded in around 27 seconds, whereas thePS4version takes over a minute and a half.
While the PS5 version doesn’t quite load as quickly as many other flagship titles on the system, such asMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, which can load the entire game in a few seconds, it’s still a huge improvement.
You can check out our video below for the full comparison:
We’ve also been taking a look at how the game’s new fidelity mode stacks up against the PS4, a full gallerycomparing the two can be found here.
VGC has captured the first 30 minutes ofGrand Theft Auto Vrunning onPlayStation 5, and youcan find that here.
Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online are due to release to the public on PS5 andXboxSeries X|S on March 15.The full GTA V package been discountedby 75% on PS5, and 50% on Xbox Series X|S.
The PlayStation 5 version of Grand Theft Auto V’s “Story Mode” is currently listed for pre-order for just £8.75 / $9.99 on the PlayStation Store.
However, onXbox Series X/Sthe Story Mode and GTA Online costs £17.49 / $19.99, while GTA Online is available separately for £8.99 / $9.99 (and requires Xbox Live Gold).
This means to buy both modes, PlayStation 5 owners will only have to spend £8.75 / $9.99, whereas Xbox Series X/S owners will have to spend double at £17.49 / $19.99.
