The excitement surroundingGrand Theft Auto 6is always growing but tech analysts want consumers to remember thatthe game probably won’t run as smoothly as they’d like on even the most modern console. With Sony having just announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, many are hoping that the upgraded specs will make even the most demanding games look better than ever. While there’s some debate on whether the improvement is even noticeable, the big question comes down to framerate, and it sounds likesome fans will be disappointed.
Speaking toIGN, Digital Foundry editor Richard Leadbetter couched expectations regardingGrand Theft Auto 6, stating thateven with the added power of the PS5 Pro, it’s unlikely that the game will run at 60fps. Leadbetter says the problem comes down to the CPU, noting that the size of aGTAgame can be especially taxing on a console, which is why most tend to aim for 30fps or lower at launch. Since the PS5 Pro uses the same CPU as the base PS5 “it would be extremely challenging to hit 60fps if the base PS5 version is targeting 30fps.”
GTA 6 Will Be A Monstrous Game
Perhaps Too Big For Modern Consoles
Grand Theft Auto 6appears to be taking full advantage of the extra power afforded by the current console generation. While Rockstar has yet to show off a major swathe of the game, the teaser trailer features several moments that many believe would have been impossible to achieve on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Specifically,the shot of the Vice City beach that’s flooded with NPCs walking up and down the sandlooks impressively complex.
Running all those simulationsat once will be a drain on most devices, so one has to imagine that launching with a 60fps target isn’t at the top of Rockstar’s priority list. The sheer level of detail apparent inGTA 6will require processing power in spades, so it stands to reason that frames-per-second will be sacrificed to create a more immersive world.That’s always been true for the studio, so one has to assume the trend will continue for the sixth game.
Was GTA 6 Delayed To 2026? Latest Grand Theft Auto 6 Release Rumors Explained
Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most anticipated games on the horizon, but fans are worried the game could be delayed to 2026.
Despite dropping the firstGrand Theft Auto 6trailer in late 2023,Rockstar has gone monthswithout any additional updates regarding the game.Publisher Take-Two Interactive has suggested that the title is targeting a Q3 2025 launch, but the only thing confirmed about that window is the year. More information, including how it performs on consoles, will likely be shared in the coming months.
