The world is still reeling from the incredible second look at Rockstar’sGrand Theft Auto 6, but fans may want to temper their expectations, as reports suggest the game will run at 30 FPS.Grand Theft Auto 6appears to be one of the most complex and detailed titles the video game industry has seen, but all of this comes at a price, with some experts saying signs point to the game running at a cool 30 FPS rather than the now-standard 60.
Few games have seen as much hype asGrand Theft Auto 6in recent memory, a game that, despite a “confirmed” release date, still seems somewhat elusive. Ever sinceGrand Theft Auto 5was released back in 2013, fans have been eager to find out what would come next forRockstar’s legendaryGTAfranchise, though the studio wouldn’t officially confirm anything until 2023. This is when fans got their first look atGTA 6, a game that, by all accounts, looks to be one of the most detailed, feature-rich, and complex games ever created. Rockstar recently released a brand-new look atGTA 6, though industry experts say fans shouldn’t expect 60 FPS.
The tech shown off inGTA 6’s second official traileris very impressive, but this may come at a hefty price, with the experts atDigital Foundrystating that the game will most likely be playable at 30 FPS, at least on consoles. The team noted the footage was capped at 30FPS, which is what they sayGrand Theft Auto 6will be playable in when it eventually releases. Analyzing the trailer further, the group judged that the footage was likely running between 1080p and 1440p.
Experts Say Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Probably Run at 30FPS
EachGrand Theft Autogame has pushed the limits of current-day hardware, withGTA 6possibly marking the biggest leap forward so far. According to Rockstar itself, the second trailer was captured on PS5 and included both cutscenes and actual gameplay. It’s possible performance could improve on future consoles as well as with the game’s assumed PC port, though nothing official has been confirmed regardingGTA 6’s fate outside of the Xbox and PlayStation.
This second trailer comes afterGrand Theft Auto 6was officially delayed to 2026, a disappointing but not entirely surprising development. Many industry insiders expectedGrand Theft Auto 6to be delayed, with reports claiming Rockstar knew it would not be able to meet its original 2025 release date for months.Red Dead Redemption 2endured a significant delay, as didGTA 5, but this still likely caused a lot of pain for those who were expecting to cruise around Vice City this year.
