While fans eagerly await Grand Theft Auto VI’s (GTA 6) second trailer, some have a new concern—the game’s performance on current-gen consoles. With Rockstar promising highly detailed visuals and a bustling open world, some players wonder if the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S can handle it all without major compromises.
Is GTA 6 Too Ambitious for Current Consoles?
GTA 6 is still set for a Fall 2025 release, according to Take-Two Interactive, meaning we’re just about six months away from that much-anticipated launch window. As the first GTA game in over a decade, expectations are sky-high. But one fan on r/GTA6 recently voiced concerns about how Rockstar will balance large, densely populated environments with ultra-realistic graphics.
They pointed out that Red Dead Redemption 2 still looks stunning today and runs well, but much of its map consists of empty terrain—forests, mountains, and open plains. GTA 6, on the other hand, will feature dense urban areas, with at least half the map expected to be a city. The worry? No current console might be able to handle the combination of a massive crowd system and next-level visuals without performance issues.
To back up their argument, the fan shared two images: one from the GTA 6 trailer showing a lively, detailed beach scene, and another from GTA 5, where the same type of location looks relatively empty. The implication? GTA 6’s world will feel much more alive—but at what cost to performance?
Fans Weigh In—Will Rockstar Optimize the Game Perfectly?
The post quickly gained traction, racking up over 1,000 comments in just three days. Many fans, however, weren’t too worried.
One user, SaturnVFan, dismissed the concerns by reminding players of GTA 5’s history:
“GTA 5 was released on an Xbox 360. This release will be on Xbox Series S at minimum. I think there will be a big difference, but it will probably be a bit less than the trailer.”
Another commenter added that Rockstar has always managed to push hardware to its limits while still ensuring smooth gameplay:
“It will, because Rockstar Games are genius as to how they push the capabilities of the consoles to their full limits.”
While some agree that there might be minor downgrades from the cinematic trailer, they believe Rockstar will find a way to balance performance and visual fidelity, as they have done with every major release.
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What Can Players Expect?
At this stage, we don’t know the exact technical details of GTA 6’s performance on different platforms. However, based on Rockstar’s track record, it’s safe to assume they’ll optimize the game to run well on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
While the Xbox Series S might see some sacrifices in resolution or crowd density, the more powerful PS5 and Series X should deliver a strong experience. And if GTA 6 follows the same path as GTA 5 and RDR2, an even more polished PC version will likely arrive later.
Until Rockstar reveals more—possibly in the upcoming second trailer—fans will continue speculating. But if history is any indication, GTA 6 will push boundaries while still running impressively well.
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