GTA 6 Is Targeting 30 FPS on PS5 and Xbox

The same post confirms PS5 Pro PSSR and Xbox Cloud Gaming. It does not mention a performance mode.

By Dana WhitlockPublished 10 Nov 2026Last updated 10 Nov 20263 min read

a yellow and white seaplane flies over turquoise water beside a long causeway and green islands, with a city skyline in the distance, in an official GTA 6 screenshot of the Leonida Keys — Image: Rockstar Games. Official promotional image used for news reporting.

The short version

Rockstar's 10 November Newswire says GTA 6 is targeting 30 frames per second on the current generation of consoles. The same post confirms PS5 Pro PSSR and ray traced shadows only on PlayStation 5 Pro, plus Xbox Cloud Gaming on Series X, Series S and Xbox One using Series S settings. As of 10 November, no performance mode is announced. As of 10 November, Rockstar has not published a resolution target.

Quick answer

Is GTA 6 targeting 30 FPS?

Rockstar's 10 November Newswire says GTA 6 is targeting 30 frames per second on current gen consoles. The same post confirms PS5 Pro PSSR and Pro only ray traced shadows, plus Xbox Cloud Gaming using Series S settings. As of 10 November, no performance mode is announced.

Rockstar Games has now set a frame rate target for GTA 6. The 10 November Newswire post that opened digital preloading says the game is "targeting 30 frames per second" on "the current generation of consoles".

What happened in Rockstar's GTA 6 tech post?

Rockstar stated the target in full. The post says, "Grand Theft Auto VI has been fully developed from the ground up to provide the best possible experience for the current generation of consoles, targeting 30 frames per second while pushing both platforms to their absolute limits to bring the vast and rich world of Leonida to life — while maintaining the density and visual fidelity of all its environments and inhabitants."

The target applies to both current platforms, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Why does the GTA 6 30 FPS target matter?

It is a target, not a stated cap. The Newswire does not mention a performance mode, and it does not rule other modes in or out. As of 10 November, no performance mode is announced.

As of 10 November, Rockstar has not published a resolution target.

What did Rockstar confirm for GTA 6 on PS5 Pro?

Two Pro only features, in Rockstar's own words. The post says, "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."

Our PS5 Pro story now treats those two points as confirmed by this Newswire, not by earlier rumour posts.

A PlayStation Blog post the same day says PlayStation 5 Pro offers "improved clarity through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and ray-traced shadows". That sentence does not say those shadows are only on PS5 Pro. The "only available on PlayStation 5 Pro" wording still comes from Rockstar's Newswire.

Grand Theft Auto VI - Features Trailer | PS5 Games, PlayStation video thumbnail — Video: Rockstar Games, embedded from YouTube

What PS5 features did Rockstar list for GTA 6?

DualSense haptics and Tempest 3D Audio, plus faster loads. The post says, "Grand Theft Auto VI for PS5 includes high-fidelity haptic feedback fully integrated across the game on DualSense controllers and adjustable via accessibility settings, improved spatial audio rendering so all in-game sounds take full advantage of Tempest 3D Audio, and improved load times, making Grand Theft Auto VI play best on PlayStation 5 consoles."

"Play best on PlayStation 5 consoles" is Rockstar's wording. It is not our comparison.

Will GTA 6 be on Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox One?

Yes, as a stream, not as a native Xbox One game. Rockstar says, "The game will also be available via XBOX Cloud Gaming on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX One consoles, utilizing XBOX Series S graphics settings. And as with all cloud streaming, connection speeds and other technical factors may influence game performance in ways that would not impact local gameplay. GTAVI will also fully support Remote Play on PlayStation and XBOX."

Xbox Wire later the same day put a start time on that stream. Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox One and Series X|S starts at 1am ET on 19 November, which is 6am GMT, still at Series S settings. Detail on buyable cloud playtime is in our Xbox guide.

As of 10 November, Rockstar lists no native Xbox One version. Our Xbox guide and the GTA 6 FAQ set out that distinction.

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Frequently asked questions

Is GTA 6 targeting 30 FPS?

Yes. Rockstar's 10 November Newswire says the game is targeting 30 frames per second on the current generation of consoles.

Did Rockstar announce a GTA 6 performance mode?

No. The Newswire does not mention a performance mode, and it does not rule other modes in or out. As of 10 November, no performance mode is announced.

Does GTA 6 use PSSR on PS5 Pro?

Yes. The same Newswire confirms PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and ray traced shadows only on PlayStation 5 Pro.

Is GTA 6 on Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox One?

Rockstar says it will be available via Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, using Series S graphics settings. That is not a native Xbox One version.