Grand Theft Auto VI is targeting 30 frames per second on PS5 and Xbox Series X. A recent Netflix preview ran on PS5 at 30fps, while Rockstar has confirmed the same frame rate for the Xbox Series X version at launch.
A selectable 60fps mode remains unconfirmed ahead of the November 19, 2026 release. Rockstar has not ruled out a faster option, but players choosing a console version should not count on one at launch.
Rob Nelson left the door open
YouTuber Davy Jones relayed the initial details after visiting Rockstar’s Edinburgh offices alongside other influencers. During that visit, Rob Nelson, the game’s lead developer and co-director as well as Rockstar North’s co-studio head and head of development, reportedly confirmed the 30fps target.
In an interview with Flow Games, Nelson said the studio could add more graphics options later. He left the timing open, saying he would need “to consult the technical team to determine if there will be a 60fps option at launch or later.” He also said he did not have details on resolution or ray tracing when discussing performance.
Rockstar has not committed to a higher-frame-rate mode or provided a timeline for one. A 60fps option would display twice as many frames per second as 30fps, which can make motion look smoother, but a 30fps target does not by itself confirm a selectable Quality mode.
PS5 Pro and other graphics options
Rockstar has not shared a separate frame-rate target for PS5 Pro. Neither a 40fps nor a 60fps mode has been confirmed, including on PS5 Pro and Xbox Series S, and there is no confirmed list of graphics presets to compare.
Digital Foundry noted that the Netflix showcase footage was distributed as a 30fps video. The video format alone cannot establish how consistently the game runs during play, since it may not faithfully represent performance on a console outputting at 60fps.
Rockstar’s past console releases offer some context, although they do not answer the question for GTA 6. Grand Theft Auto V received 60fps support on current-generation consoles years after its original release, while Red Dead Redemption 2 still does not have a 60fps upgrade.
The current release plan points to November 19, 2026, and Take-Two’s launch buildup has not been presented as a schedule change.
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Grand Theft Auto VI
Developed by Rockstar Games
Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.
- Genre Shooter, Racing, Adventure
- Platforms Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
- Perspective First person, Third person
- Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release November 19, 2026
- Publisher Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive
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