GTA 6’s Framerate Controversy Explained
Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto VI is already one of the most anticipated games of all time—but a new report from Digital Foundry has stirred up controversy. According to their analysis, the game may run at 30FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with no guaranteed 60FPS mode.
This revelation has split the GTA fanbase, with some players vowing to skip the console version entirely while others remain unfazed.
Why Might GTA 6 Be 30FPS?
Digital Foundry’s Will Judd broke down the technical challenges:
- Ray tracing (RTGI & reflections) is key to GTA VI’s ultra-realistic visuals.
- A 60FPS mode would require major cuts to lighting, effects, or resolution.
- Rockstar could offer a performance mode, but it might disable ray tracing entirely, drastically changing the game’s look.
“It’s hard to imagine a 60FPS mode that keeps the same visual fidelity.” – Digital Foundry
How Fans Are Reacting
The GTA 6 subreddit is buzzing with mixed opinions:
- “I’m not playing at 30FPS. Just wait for PC.” – Ok_Reception_8361
- “I’ll still buy it, but I’m not happy about 30FPS.” – wfc_godz
- “If it looks as good as the trailers, I don’t care.” – GTAFan_2025
Some players are hoping for a last-minute performance mode, while others plan to hold out for a PC release or next-gen consoles.
Will Rockstar Compromise?
While 30FPS seems likely for now, there’s still a chance Rockstar could:
- Add a 60FPS mode with reduced visuals (like Cyberpunk 2077’s Performance RT).
- Optimize further before launch (the game isn’t due until 2025).
- Prioritize 60FPS for GTA VI Enhanced on future hardware.
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The Big Question: Does Framerate Matter?
For some, 30FPS is a dealbreaker—especially after years of 60FPS becoming standard. Others argue that GTA 6’s world detail and physics justify the trade-off.
Where do you stand? Let us know in the comments!