GTA 6 Will Target 30 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, PS5 Pro Gets PSSR and Ray-Traced Shadows

GTA 6 fans finally have an official answer about performance, and it might disappoint some players. Rockstar has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 targets 30 FPS on current-generation consoles. The studio says it is pushing both platforms to their limits to deliver its ambitious open world.

Rockstar prioritizes visuals and world detail over 60 FPS

Earlier today, Rockstar confirmed that GTA 6 has been developed from the ground up for current-generation consoles. The game targets 30 frames per second while pushing the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to their limits.

Interestingly, Rockstar specifically mentions maintaining the density and visual fidelity of Leonida’s environments and inhabitants. This suggests the studio is prioritizing the scale, detail, and complexity of its world over higher frame rates.

That said, the announcement does not confirm whether players will get additional performance options after launch. Rockstar has also not announced a dedicated 60 FPS mode for any current-generation console.

PS5 Pro gets exclusive visual upgrades

There is some good news for PlayStation 5 Pro owners, though. Rockstar confirms that GTA 6 will use PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for improved image clarity. The upgraded console will also receive ray-traced shadows unavailable on the standard PS5.

The standard PS5 version still gets high-fidelity DualSense haptics, adjustable through accessibility settings. Rockstar also highlights improved spatial audio through Tempest 3D Audio and faster loading times.

Meanwhile, GTA 6 will support Xbox Cloud Gaming across Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The streamed version will use Xbox Series S graphics settings, with performance depending on connection quality. Remote Play will also be supported on PlayStation and Xbox.

Rockstar has opened digital pre-loading for everyone who pre-ordered GTA 6. Players purchasing the code-in-box edition can also activate their codes once received. The game launches on November 19.