GTA 6 targets 30 frames per second on every console: PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. There is no 60 fps mode, no 40 fps mode and no performance toggle at launch. Rockstar confirmed this in its Nov 10, 2026 pre-load post, as reported by The Shortcut, Notebookcheck, GTA BOOM and VGC. confirmed (as reported)
The PS5 Pro does get two exclusive upgrades: PSSR upscaling and ray-traced shadows, which Rockstar describes as “only available on PlayStation 5 Pro”. The frame rate stays at 30. confirmed (as reported)
GTA 6 performance on every console
| Console | Frame rate | Extras | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 | 30 fps | DualSense haptics, Tempest 3D Audio, fast loading | Not disclosed |
| PS5 Pro | 30 fps | Everything above, plus PSSR and ray-traced shadows | Not disclosed |
| Xbox Series X | 30 fps | — | Not disclosed |
| Xbox Series S | 30 fps | Native version; “most affordable way to play natively” (Xbox Wire) | Not disclosed |
| Xbox Cloud Gaming | Streams at Series S settings | Playable on Xbox One | — |
Rockstar’s site says GTA VI “Plays Best On PS5”. All of its marketing footage, including the trailers and the Extended Look, was captured on a base PS5, not a Pro. confirmed (as reported) So what you saw in the launch trailer is the standard console version.
Does GTA 6 have 60 fps?
No. This is the most searched performance question, and fan sites have muddied it.
- Rockstar (Nov 10, 2026): 30 fps target on all consoles; no 60 fps or performance mode. confirmed
- gta6-life.com shows a table with a 60 fps “Performance” mode. That contradicts Rockstar. debunked
- An older Rock and Borys podcast rumour claimed 30 and 60 fps modes. Also contradicted. debunked
If you see a “GTA 6 performance mode” settings screenshot or table, it is not from Rockstar. Our leaks and rumours section tracks claims like this.
Why 30 fps?
Rockstar has not explained the choice in the material we have seen. The game’s scale is a reasonable guess: Rockstar says the map is about twice the size of GTA V’s, and Aaron Garbut told Edge there are “an order of magnitude more interiors” than in earlier games. See map size. speculation (as a reason)
What does the PS5 Pro actually add?
Two things, per Rockstar’s list:
- PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution). Sony’s machine-learning upscaler, which should mean a sharper image than the base PS5 at the same 30 fps. confirmed
- Ray-traced shadows. Rockstar calls this “only available on PlayStation 5 Pro”. confirmed
Rockstar has not said what internal or output resolution any console renders at, so we cannot tell you how much sharper the Pro is. Expect Digital Foundry and others to measure it after launch.
Ray-traced reflections and lighting? Not on the list
Before the official post, a ComicBook.com “PlayStation leak” claimed the Pro version would get ray-traced reflections, shadows and lighting. The official list names shadows only. Treat reflections and lighting as unconfirmed for the Pro. debunked (as stated)
Is PS5 Pro worth buying for GTA 6?
If you already own a base PS5, you get the same 30 fps game with the same content and the same features. The Pro buys you a cleaner image and better shadows. Whether that is worth the price of a new console is your call, but it will not change how the game plays. speculation There is no GTA VI console bundle from Sony, and console prices have been rising, which Forbes ties to AI-driven memory costs. reported
What base PS5 owners get
- DualSense haptic feedback
- Tempest 3D Audio
- Faster loading from the PS5’s SSD
confirmed (as reported by GTA BOOM and VICE)
The GTA VI Limited Edition DualSense controllers have the same hardware as a standard DualSense, so they add no performance or feature benefit. confirmed
Xbox Series X and Series S performance
Both run the game natively at the same 30 fps target. Xbox Wire calls the Series S “the most affordable way to play natively”. confirmed
Series S resolution has not been disclosed. Figures such as “720p–900p” floating around are guesses. rumour The cloud version streams at Series S settings. More on Series S and cloud gaming, including the storage squeeze on the 512 GB model.
Will GTA 6 get a 60 fps or 40 fps patch later?
Nothing is announced. Two datamined hints suggest Rockstar might add a 40 fps mode in future: rumour
- 120 Hz output settings, which a 40 fps mode would need (40 divides evenly into 120).
- PSSR version 13.60 references.
Notebookcheck reported both. Neither is a Rockstar statement. The current update 1.002 has no published patch notes, so we cannot say whether it touches performance.
What about Remote Play and PlayStation Portal?
Remote Play is supported, so you can stream from your home PS5 to a PlayStation Portal, per The Shortcut. reported Image quality will depend on your network, not the console.
And PC?
There is no PC version announced, so there are no PC specs or frame rate targets. GamesBeat reported, citing four unnamed sources, that a PC release is planned for Q1 2027. reported Any “GTA 6 PC requirements” list today is invented, and any “GTA 6 PC download” is fake or malware. See GTA 6 PC release date and our PC at launch rumour tracker.
What we’re watching
- Measured resolutions on each console once reviews and analysis arrive after the reported Nov 18 embargo.
- Frame-rate stability. A 30 fps target is not a guarantee of locked 30.
- A 40 fps mode in a post-launch patch.
For everything else launch-related, see the release hub.