Rockstar Games has addressed how Grand Theft Auto 6 will perform on PlayStation 5 Pro, the most expensive home console on the market. Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro is, as its name suggests, a beefier version of the PS5, giving players the chance to play their games at higher framerates and sharper resolutions. The PS5 Pro had some growing pains at first, but it has since come into its own as the best home console on the market in terms of raw power. With no PC version of Grand Theft Auto 6 available at launch, PS5 Pro may very well be the most ideal way to play it.
Whether PS5 Pro upgrades are enough to warrant a purchase is up for debate. There are those that get a lot of value out of their PlayStation 5 Pro consoles, but others insist that they can’t really tell much of a difference. With GTA 6 the biggest new game release of the year and easily one of the biggest new game releases of all time, it’s safe to say that some may be considering upgrading to a PS5 Pro to play it. A new PS5 Pro is $899.99 at the time of this writing, and so some may be wondering exactly what they will be getting if they do decide to take the plunge.
How GTA 6 Performs on PS5 Pro Explained
Rockstar has addressed the PlayStation 5 Pro features for Grand Theft Auto 6. As confirmed by Rockstar, the PS5 Pro version utilizes PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to offer “improved clarity.” Additionally, GTA 6 on PS5 Pro will have ray-traced shadows, a feature unavailable when playing the game on a base PS5 or an Xbox Series X or S console. The takeaway is that while GTA 6 will be the same experience gameplay-wise across all platforms and will look incredible no matter where it’s played, those that want the truly top-of-the-line experience will definitely want to make sure that they are playing the game on PS5 Pro. That being said, GTA 6 is going to be 30 frames per second no matter what console it’s played on, so don’t expect 60 FPS on PS5 Pro.
The PlayStation 5 Pro offers breathtaking visuals, with improved clarity through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and ray-traced shadows only available on PlayStation 5 Pro.
That’s not to say that there won’t be some GTA 6 features exclusive to Xbox. It will be possible to play GTA 6 through the cloud on Xbox, meaning that you will technically be able to play the game on Xbox One if you want to. There are some cloud gaming restrictions to keep in mind, of course, and cloud streaming is definitely not the most ideal way to play a video game. Still, it’s an option, and at least one feature the Xbox version offers.
PlayStation has secured the GTA 6 marketing rights, and so it’s no surprise that there is such a heavy focus on that version of the game and how it plays on the PS5 Pro. Some fans may not fully trust the marketing and may be waiting to see how GTA 6 performs on PS5 Pro for themselves, especially since it still only allows for 30 frames per second. Luckily, the wait is almost over. Grand Theft Auto 6‘s release date is locked in for November 19, and so we will find out how the game is in just a matter of days at this point.
Those that can’t wait for GTA 6 should note that pre-loading is available now. You can download GTA 6 early and have the game ready to go immediately come midnight local time on November 19. Regardless if you are playing on a PS5 Pro or not, it should make for an exciting time.
- Released
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November 19, 2026
- ESRB
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Rating Pending – Likely Mature 17+
