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.
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.