GTA 6 will reportedly run at 30 FPS on PS5 and Xbox when it launches, with no 60 FPS performance mode available right away.
The claim comes from content creator Davy Jones, who was invited to Rockstar North ahead of the GTA 6 Extended Look premiere on Netflix. During his visit, Jones said Rob Nelson, co-studio head at Rockstar North, confirmed the framerate cap directly to attending press.
This matters because framerate has been one of the biggest open questions heading into GTA 6’s release. A locked 30 FPS mode affects how smooth the game feels to play, especially for anyone used to the snappier performance modes now standard on most current-gen titles.
What Davy Jones Said About GTA 6’s Framerate
Jones shared the details during a YouTube livestream after the Extended Look trailer dropped. He said Nelson told him GTA 6 is currently locked at 30 FPS on consoles during development.
Jones also mentioned another notable detail from his visit: GTA 6 will not include a first-person mode at launch. That’s a change from GTA 5, which added first-person view as a signature feature, especially on PS4, Xbox One, and PC versions.
Why This Contradicts Earlier Leaks
Before this report, several leaks pointed to GTA 6 shipping with both Quality and Performance modes, the latter targeting 60 FPS. That would have matched the approach many current-gen games use to let players choose between visual fidelity and smoothness.
Instead, this new report suggests GTA 6 will follow the same pattern as Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 5, both of which launched with only a 30 FPS mode on consoles. A 60 FPS performance mode could still arrive later through a post-launch update, similar to how some past Rockstar titles evolved over time.
Will PS5 Pro Run GTA 6 at 60 FPS?
It’s still unclear whether the PS5 Pro, currently the most powerful console on the market, will be able to hit 60 FPS in GTA 6 even after launch. Rockstar hasn’t shared official performance targets for any console yet, including the Pro model.
If you’re deciding between a standard PS5 and a PS5 Pro specifically for GTA 6, it may be worth waiting for Rockstar to release more concrete performance details before buying. There’s also a chance that only next-generation hardware, like the rumored PS6 or Xbox Project Helix, will be able to run GTA 6 at 60 FPS or higher down the line.
Key Takeaways
- GTA 6 is reportedly locked to 30 FPS on PS5 and Xbox at launch, according to Rockstar North’s Rob Nelson.
- No first-person mode will be available when the game launches.
- A 60 FPS performance mode may come later, following the pattern set by GTA 5 and RDR2.
- It’s not yet known if the PS5 Pro will support 60 FPS gameplay even in a future update.
Conclusion
GTA 6’s framerate has been a hot topic for months, and this latest report suggests players shouldn’t expect a smooth 60 FPS experience right out of the gate on consoles. As with past Rockstar releases, a performance mode could still be added down the road, but for now, 30 FPS appears to be the baseline.
Stay tuned to GamerUrge for more GTA 6 news, updates, and guides as we get closer to launch.
