Unconfirmed
This is based on leaks and reporting, not an official Rockstar statement. Treat it as a strong signal rather than fact until confirmed.
First, the settled part: Grand Theft Auto VI is confirmed to run on the standard PlayStation 5, alongside the Xbox Series X and S. If you own a base PS5, you are not locked out of anything. The PS5 Pro will also run GTA 6, and the interesting debate is how much further the Pro pushes it.
Everything past that point about Pro-specific gains is built on insider reports and analysis, not a Rockstar spec sheet, so read the rest as informed expectation rather than fact.
The best evidence so far: Trailer 2 ran on a base PS5
When Trailer 2 dropped in May 2025, plenty of people assumed the footage was too good for launch-window console hardware and had to be running on a PS5 Pro or a PC. Rockstar shut that down directly: the trailer was captured entirely in-game on a standard PlayStation 5, made up of equal parts gameplay and cutscenes.
That is the single most useful data point in this whole debate. It means the version of GTA 6 Rockstar chose to show the world is the base PS5 version, and that the studio is confident enough in it to let it carry the marketing. Whatever the Pro adds will be on top of that baseline, not a rescue of it.
What the PS5 Pro actually adds
| Spec | PS5 Pro | Why it matters for GTA 6 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Up to 45% faster rendering per Sony | Sharper image or steadier frame rate, if GTA 6 is GPU-limited |
| PSSR | Sony's AI upscaling | Could let the Pro render lower and upscale to 4K cleanly |
| CPU | Same Zen 2 chip, with a roughly 10% higher clock mode | The weak point. Traffic and crowd simulation lean on CPU |
| Storage | 2TB SSD | Room to breathe if GTA 6's install ends up huge |
| Price | 699.99 dollars, digital only, disc drive sold separately | The real question is whether the delta over a base PS5 is worth it |
These are Sony's official PS5 Pro hardware specs, not GTA 6 specifics. How much GTA 6 uses each of them is up to Rockstar.
Base PS5 vs PS5 Pro at a glance
| PS5 (base) | PS5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs GTA 6 | Yes, confirmed | Yes, confirmed |
| CPU | Same chip as the Pro | Same chip as the base PS5 |
| GPU | Standard | More powerful, plus PSSR AI upscaling |
| 60fps Performance mode | Debated, may not hold | Best chance, but still questioned |
| Quality mode | Around 30fps, up to 4K | Around 30fps, cleaner image and upscaling |
Confirmed: GTA 6 runs on both. Everything about Pro-specific performance is unconfirmed and based on reporting and hardware analysis.
The 60fps question
The headline most people care about is whether GTA 6 hits 60fps. Here is the catch: the PS5 Pro uses the same CPU as the base PS5, and it is the GPU that got the big upgrade. So if the thing holding frame rate back is the CPU (likely, given the traffic and NPC density GTA 6 is pushing), the Pro's stronger graphics chip may not be enough to guarantee a locked 60.
Insider reports have suggested 60fps could end up being a PS5 Pro advantage thanks to its GPU and PSSR upscaling. At the same time, Digital Foundry has looked at both trailers and stayed skeptical that a stable 60fps Performance mode is realistic even on the Pro. Both of those are reads on incomplete information. Nobody outside Rockstar knows yet.
Should you buy a PS5 Pro just for GTA 6?
If you already own a base PS5, the honest answer is to wait. GTA 6 will run on your console, and the smart move is to see the launch performance breakdowns before spending around 700 dollars chasing a smoother mode that has not been confirmed. If you were already planning to buy a Pro anyway, GTA 6 is a reasonable excuse, just do not treat the 60fps claim as a guarantee.
We will update this guide with the real numbers the moment the game is out and the side-by-side tests land.
Frequently asked questions
Will GTA 6 run on the standard PS5?
Yes. Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6 for the base PlayStation 5, along with Xbox Series X and S. You do not need a PS5 Pro to play it.
Will GTA 6 hit 60fps on the PS5 Pro?
Unconfirmed. Insider reports suggest the Pro is the best candidate for a 60fps mode thanks to its stronger GPU and PSSR upscaling, but analysts at Digital Foundry are skeptical it can hold a stable 60. Rockstar has not confirmed any frame-rate targets.
Is the PS5 Pro worth it for GTA 6?
If you already have a base PS5, wait for the launch performance tests before upgrading. GTA 6 runs on the standard console, and the Pro's advantages are not yet confirmed for this game.
Does the PS5 Pro use PSSR for GTA 6?
It is expected to, since PSSR is the Pro's AI upscaling feature, but Rockstar has not confirmed how GTA 6 uses it.
Was the GTA 6 trailer captured on a PS5 Pro?
No. Rockstar confirmed that Trailer 2 was captured entirely in-game on a standard base PS5, with equal parts gameplay and cutscenes. The footage everyone has seen is the base console version.
How much does a PS5 Pro cost compared to GTA 6?
The PS5 Pro is 699.99 dollars and is digital only, with the disc drive sold separately. GTA 6 itself is 79.99 dollars for the Standard Edition and 99.99 dollars for the Ultimate Edition.