Rockstar Games has confirmed how Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will perform on current consoles. The game will run at 30 frames per second on all supported systems.
This 30 FPS limit applies to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and even the upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro. Developers picked this frame rate to keep the game’s detailed graphics and busy environments in the fictional state of Leonida. This announcement also puts to rest rumors that the PS5 Pro would offer a 60 FPS mode at launch.
The PS5 Pro won’t run the game at a higher frame rate, but it will have much better image quality. Rockstar says the Pro will get exclusive ray-traced shadows and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution support. Dataminers found that the game uses version 13.60 of Sony’s AI upscaling tech, which is newer than what’s used in games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Leaked metadata also shows references to 120 Hz output. This could mean Rockstar might add a 40 FPS display mode for players with TVs that support it. Running at 40 FPS fits well with a 120 Hz refresh rate, giving smoother gameplay without screen tearing. Still, the developers haven’t officially confirmed this option.
Regular PlayStation 5 users will still get special features like precise DualSense haptic feedback, faster loading times, and Tempest 3D audio. Rockstar hasn’t shared details about the Xbox versions yet. The studio hasn’t explained what features the Xbox Series X will have or what compromises players might see on the less powerful Xbox Series S.
Players can get ready now by downloading the game. The huge 212 GB digital preload is available on all platforms before the November 19 release.
