If you expect to play GTA6 at 60fps on day one, we have terrible news for you

Although completely solid 30fps and the possibility of 60fps arriving over time are not ruled out

January 30, 2025
Updated: January 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM

The gaming community has rated Grand Theft Auto VI as the most anticipated video game of all time, partly due to the prolonged wait since its announcement. During this time, fans have turned to rumors, leaks, and statements from former Rockstar developers to gather information about the anticipated title.

The Much-Desired 60fps, Impossible at Launch

According to Mike York, a former developer who worked on titles like GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA 6 is expected to be released on current generation consoles, such as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a target performance of 30 FPS. In a recent interview, York emphasized that the studio might prioritize stability and visual quality over frame rate in the initial version of the game. “I don’t think they will be able to achieve 60 FPS from the start on a base console like the PS5,” York said.

Video game technology experts, such as analysts from Digital Foundry, agree that maintaining stable 60 FPS on the initial console version will not be feasible. It is anticipated that only PC players will be able to experience the game at 60 FPS, once optimizations are implemented and new graphics cards are released in the future.

The former developer also mentioned that, although the initial version might operate at locked 30 FPS, there is a possibility that performance will improve over time. “Once the game is available on PC, it will probably be optimized and able to run at 60 FPS,” added York. This perspective suggests that Rockstar will focus on providing a high-quality experience before trying to increase the frame rate in future updates.

For now, GTA 6 fans have to wait a little longer to experience what promises to be another monumental installment from Rockstar Games. Even to find out if they won’t have to pay 100 euros.