The world is still reeling from the incredible second look at Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6, but fans may want to temper their expectations, as reports suggest the game will run at 30 FPS. Grand Theft Auto 6 appears 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 as Grand Theft Auto 6 in recent memory, a game that, despite a "confirmed" release date, still seems somewhat elusive. Ever since Grand Theft Auto 5 was released back in 2013, fans have been eager to find out what would come next for Rockstar's legendary GTA franchise, though the studio wouldn't officially confirm anything until 2023. This is when fans got their first look at GTA 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 at GTA 6, though industry experts say fans shouldn't expect 60 FPS.
This Grand Theft Auto 6 Cast Member Feels Like a Mix Between Two GTA 5 Characters
One of the cast members recently revealed for Grand Theft Auto 6 appears to mimic traits from two of GTA 5's most recognizable characters.
The tech shown off in GTA 6's second official trailer is very impressive, but this may come at a hefty price, with the experts at Digital Foundry stating 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 say Grand Theft Auto 6 will 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
Each Grand Theft Auto game has pushed the limits of current-day hardware, with GTA 6 possibly 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 regarding GTA 6's fate outside of the Xbox and PlayStation.
This second trailer comes after Grand Theft Auto 6 was officially delayed to 2026, a disappointing but not entirely surprising development. Many industry insiders expected Grand Theft Auto 6 to be delayed, with reports claiming Rockstar knew it would not be able to meet its original 2025 release date for months. Red Dead Redemption 2 endured a significant delay, as did GTA 5, but this still likely caused a lot of pain for those who were expecting to cruise around Vice City this year.
OpenCritic Reviews
- Released
- November 19, 2026
- ESRB
- Rating Pending - Likely Mature 17+
- Developer(s)
- Rockstar Games
- Publisher(s)
- Rockstar Games
