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GTA 6 expected to run at 30fps on current consoles
Rockstar Games' upcoming title, Grand Theft Auto 6, is expected to run at 30 frames per second (fps) on current-generation consoles, including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Rockstar's head of development, Rob Nelson, confirmed the 30fps performance for the current version of the game, though he noted that a 60fps option for the future has not been ruled out.
Technical analysis from Digital Foundry suggests that the decision to target 30fps is likely intended to maximize visual density, material quality, and world coherence. Experts from the outlet stated that achieving a 60fps version on current consoles is ‘extremely unlikely’ and ‘genuinely challenging’ even for PC. Analysis of recent footage indicates the game focuses on high-level character rendering and hair simulation within the 30fps constraint. Digital Foundry also suspects the PS5 internal rendering may be operating at 1440p.
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Digital Foundry · PlayStation 5 · Rob Nelson · Rockstar Games · Xbox Series X/S
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Digital Foundry suspects the PS5 internal rendering is clocked at 1440p. in.ign.com · nordic.ign.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Digital Foundry experts state that achieving 60fps for GTA 6 on current consoles is extremely unlikely. in.ign.com · nordic.ign.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The game appears to target 30fps to maximize visual detail, density, and material quality. in.ign.com · nordic.ign.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rockstar has not ruled out the possibility of a 60fps option being added in the future. metro.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rockstar head of development Rob Nelson confirmed the current version of GTA 6 runs at 30fps on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. metro.co.uk