- Tech experts have expressed skepticism about the feasibility of a 60fps mode for GTA 6 on current-gen consoles, stating that nothing seen so far suggests it is possible.
- Will Judd from DF noted that the level of detail in the trailer and recent footage makes it extremely challenging to scale down for a 60fps mode.
- DF predicts 30fps for GTA 6 across consoles, stating that 60fps feels like a bridge too far.
- Even the PS5 Pro may struggle to output GTA 6 at 60fps due to only offering a fractional CPU performance bump over the base PS5.
- DF suggests that at best, a 40fps mode could be possible on PS5 Pro, but this remains unconfirmed.
- Rockstar's release history indicates that 60fps is unlikely for GTA 6, as previous titles like GTA 4 and GTA 5 launched at 30fps.
- Experts concluded that a 60fps mode is unlikely for GTA 6 due to its heavy simulation focus and extensive CPU demands.
- The CPU demands of GTA 6 are expected to be extensive, similar to current-gen games with heavy simulation elements.
- GTA 4, GTA 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2 all launched as 30fps releases on console, often underperforming relative to that limit.
- It looks more likely that GTA 6 will ship with a 30fps or 40fps mode on PS5 Pro rather than a 60fps option.
- A 40fps mode would be a viable option if 60fps is not feasible, as it represents a midpoint between 30fps and 60fps.
Tech experts from Digital Foundry (DF) have cast doubt on the possibility of a 60fps mode for the highly anticipated GTA 6 on current-generation consoles.17
Will Judd from DF stated, “60fps feels like a bridge too far,” emphasizing the challenges posed by the game's intricate graphics and simulation demands.23
The experts noted that the level of detail in the recently released trailer and screenshots makes it extremely difficult to scale down to achieve a 60fps mode.
“Unfortunately, the level of detail evident in the trailer... seems extremely challenging to scale down in a way that allows for a 60fps mode,” Judd added.
DF predicts that GTA 6 will likely run at 30fps across consoles, with a potential 40fps mode on the more powerful PS5 Pro, although this remains unconfirmed.4511
The history of Rockstar's previous titles supports this prediction, as GTA 4, GTA 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2 all launched at 30fps on consoles.
“It looks much more likely that GTA 6 will ship with a 30fps or 40fps mode on PS5 Pro than a 60fps option,” the experts concluded.10
Given the game's extensive CPU demands and the focus on fidelity, a 40fps mode could serve as a viable alternative, providing a frame time of 25ms, which is halfway between 30fps and 60fps.8
“Tech experts have cast doubt on the possibility of a 60fps mode for GTA 6 on current-gen consoles, suggesting that a 30fps or 40fps mode is more likely. Historical performance of Rockstar's previous titles also indicates that 60fps may not be achievable.”
