Grand Theft Auto VI Confirmed at 30 FPS on Consoles, PS5 Pro Gets Exclusive Visual Enhancements
In a nutshell
- Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will run at 30 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles at launch.
- PS5 Pro players will benefit from exclusive enhancements, including PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and ray-traced shadows.
- Rockstar says the game was built to push current-generation hardware to its limits while maintaining the density and visual fidelity of Leonida.
Grand Theft Auto VI is easily one of the most anticipated video game releases of all time, and after weeks of speculation, Rockstar Games has finally confirmed one of the title’s biggest technical details.
Grand Theft Auto VI will run at a maximum of 30 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles at launch. The announcement also detailed the exclusive features available to PlayStation 5 Pro owners, offering a clearer picture of what players can expect when the long-awaited open-world blockbuster arrives.
Grand Theft Auto VI Targets 30 FPS on Current-Gen Consoles
While many players had hoped for a 60 FPS performance mode, Rockstar says that Grand Theft Auto VI has been designed specifically to deliver the best possible experience on current-generation hardware while maintaining the scale and visual quality that the series is known for.
Rockstar explained that the game was developed from the ground up for current-generation consoles and is targeting 30 frames per second while pushing both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S hardware to their limits. Rockstar emphasized that this approach allows the team to preserve the density, detail, and overall visual fidelity of Leonida and its inhabitants.
PS5 Pro Receives Exclusive Enhancements
Rockstar also shared new details about the PS5 Pro version of the game, confirming that the upgraded console will feature several visual enhancements unavailable on the standard PS5.
Among the confirmed upgrades are:
- PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)
- Exclusive ray-traced shadows
- Enhanced image clarity
These additions are aimed at delivering a cleaner and more visually impressive presentation for players who choose to experience Grand Theft Auto VI on Sony’s premium console.
Additional PlayStation 5 Features Detailed
Apart from the PS5 Pro-specific upgrades, Rockstar outlined several features that all PlayStation 5 owners can expect.
The game will take advantage of DualSense’s haptic feedback technology, offering deeper immersion through controller vibrations that reflect in-game actions. Support for Tempest 3D Audio will also enhance environmental and directional sounds, while improved loading times are expected to provide a smoother overall gameplay experience.
Xbox Players Get Alternative Ways to Play
Rockstar also confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will be playable on Xbox One through Xbox Cloud Gaming, while PC users can access the game through Remote Play functionality.
