GTA 6 on PS5 Pro Gets PSSR and Ray-Traced Shadows, but Stays at 30FPS
Rockstar says the PS5 Pro version of Grand Theft Auto 6 adds PSSR, ray tracing shadows and faster loading, while consoles stay targeted at 30 FPS.
What Rockstar said
Rockstar has set out what PS5 Pro owners get from Grand Theft Auto 6, and a higher framerate isn't on the list. The details came in a blog post announcing that pre-loading is now open ahead of the 19 November release, as reported by Eurogamer.
According to Eurogamer, Rockstar said the game was "developed from the ground up" for the current generation of consoles. The studio again said it is targeting 30 FPS on every console. It added that the game is pushing today's machines "to their absolute limits" to bring the world of Leonida to life while keeping the density and visual fidelity of its environments and inhabitants.
PS5 and PS5 Pro features
For all PS5 players, Eurogamer says Rockstar listed high-fidelity haptic feedback through the DualSense controller, improved spatial audio and Tempest 3D audio. Remote play support is also included for PlayStation players.
The PS5 Pro version adds three things on top of that:
- PSSR support
- Ray tracing shadows
- Improved load times
Eurogamer notes the upgrades should help the game look especially good, but they don't change the 30 FPS target.
Xbox Cloud Gaming details
The same post clarified how Xbox Cloud Gaming fits in. It will let players stream the game to Xbox consoles, including the Xbox One. According to Eurogamer, this won't work on PC.
Why the 30FPS point matters
Rockstar first confirmed the 30 FPS console target in August. Eurogamer says there was some uncertainty back then about a possible 60fps performance mode. The latest post doesn't announce one and instead restates the 30 FPS target for all consoles. The sources don't say whether the target is a locked framerate or how the PS5 Pro modes are set up.
What it means for you
If you own a PS5 Pro, expect sharper image reconstruction through PSSR, ray tracing shadows and shorter loading, but not a higher framerate. Standard PS5 owners get the DualSense and audio features and remote play. Pre-loading is now live ahead of the 19 November release.
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Quick answers
Does GTA 6 run at 60FPS on PS5 Pro?
No. Rockstar says it is targeting 30 FPS on all consoles, and the PS5 Pro enhancements listed don't include a higher framerate.
Can I pre-load GTA 6 now?
Yes. Eurogamer reports that pre-loading is now available ahead of the 19 November release.
Can I stream GTA 6 on PC with Xbox Cloud Gaming?
According to Eurogamer, no. Xbox Cloud Gaming will stream the game to Xbox consoles, including Xbox One, but it won't work on PC.
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