It’s official: GTA VI runs at 30fps, even on PS5 Pro

Published: 14:13, 10 November 2026
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It’s official: GTA VI runs at 30fps, even on PS5 Pro
GTA VI will run at 30 FPS on all consoles, Rockstar confirms

Key Points from the Article

  • GTA VI officially targets 30fps on all current-gen consoles, with no 60fps mode even on PS5 Pro
  • Rockstar states the game pushes consoles "to their absolute limits" to maintain world density and visual fidelity
  • PS5 Pro receives visual upgrades rather than higher frame rate, similar to Red Dead Redemption 2's console approach
  • Xbox One and Series S users can access GTA VI through Xbox Cloud Gaming


GTA VI will run at 30 FPS on all consoles, Rockstar confirms

Rockstar have confirmed that GTA VI targets 30fps on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S, saying the game pushes current-gen consoles to their limits to maintain the density and detail of its open world.

The great Grand Theft Auto 6 frame rate debate is finally settled. Rockstar Games have today officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI targets 30fps on current-gen consoles.

According to Rockstar, the game has been built from the ground up for current-gen hardware, pushing both platforms “to their absolute limits” to bring Leonida to life while maintaining the density and visual fidelity of its environments and inhabitants.

No 60fps mode, even on PS5 Pro

That 30fps target applies to every console, including PS5 Pro. Sony’s more powerful console gets visual upgrades rather than a higher frame rate, and there’s no mention of the 40fps mode that recently datamined 120Hz support had hinted at.

For players hoping for 60fps, that’ll be disappointing, but it isn’t entirely surprising. Rockstar have always prioritised world detail over frame rate, and Red Dead Redemption 2 also ran at 30fps on consoles at launch. That approach is a big part of why GTA VI’s world looks as dense and detailed as it does in trailers and screenshots.

A higher frame rate could still arrive later through a future update, or with the eventual PC version, but Rockstar haven’t announced either.

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GTA VI will use the additional power of PS5 Pro but it still won't run higher than 30 FPS

GTA VI is coming to Xbox One via the cloud

Rockstar also confirmed that GTA VI will be available through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, using Xbox Series S graphics settings. That means last-gen Xbox owners will be able to stream the game, though performance may vary with connection speed. The game will also support Remote Play on PlayStation and Xbox.

Grand Theft Auto VI launches on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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