If you are looking for academic or technical discussions related to GTA and its data management, these are the most relevant sources:
Research like Designing Game File Compression Applications explores using algorithms like the Stout Code to manage the massive storage requirements of modern games like GTA, which can otherwise slow down device performance. Academic Studies on GTA Wysoce skompresowana gra komputerowa Grand Thef...
If your interest is more about the game's structure or impact, consider these: If you are looking for academic or technical
While there isn't a single official "paper" with that exact title, research on typically focuses on the technical engine (RAGE) , its massive open-world design, or user-made modifications that compress the game's file size. Key Technical Papers and Analyses These "papers" or guides explain that this is
Technical communities and "repackers" often document how they compress GTA V from its standard ~120GB down to as little as 2.5GB . These "papers" or guides explain that this is achieved by stripping non-essential assets like multi-language audio, high-resolution textures, and specific mission data.
The paper Playing the interface: a case study of Grand Theft Auto analyzes how players interact with the game's control systems rather than just the narrative.