A new leak has sparked major excitement among the Grand Theft Auto community: GTA 6 may finally break Rockstar’s long-standing 30 FPS limit on consoles. According to a prominent leaker, @DetectiveSeeds on X, Sony’s PlayStation engineers are actively collaborating with Rockstar to help GTA 6 achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience—at least on the upcoming PS5 Pro.
The Historical 30 FPS Trend
Rockstar Games has a reputation for pushing consoles to their limits, but historically, their open worlds have been locked to 30 FPS on consoles:
- GTA 4 often dipped below 30 FPS on PS3 and Xbox 360.
- GTA 5 maintained the 30 FPS cap on PS4 and Xbox One, even as a cross-generation title.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 was also restricted to 30 FPS, and no 60 FPS patch ever arrived for the Pro variants of last-gen consoles.
This history, combined with recent examples of performance struggles on PS5 consoles, had fans bracing for another capped experience when GTA 6 launches.
The Leak: Collaboration and New Tech
Details from the leak suggest several major advances for GTA 6 on PS5 Pro:
- Active assistance from PlayStation engineers to optimize performance and reach the 60 FPS target.
- Multiple graphical settings are reportedly coming, allowing players to balance visuals and frame rates according to personal preference.
- Implementation of upgraded PlayStation upscaling tech (“PSSR”)—this proprietary technology will be available exclusively on PS5 Pro, aiding GTA 6’s performance boost.
- Potential marketing deal between PlayStation and Rockstar, helping facilitate these technical advances, though this deal has not been officially confirmed.
The current optimization work reportedly aims for a release date in May 2026, consistent with official GTA 6 launch rumors.
Impact on Red Dead Redemption 2 and Beyond
Interestingly, the leak also claims that PlayStation engineers are assisting Rockstar with other titles ahead of GTA 6’s launch, fueling speculation that Red Dead Redemption 2 could receive a PS5 patch with upgraded visuals and improved frame rates.
GTA6 has been, and continues to hit 60fps while being optimized for the PS5 Pro on multiple graphical settings. PS engineers are assisting with the optimization due to the new tech being implemented and rolled out with a current target date of May 2026. They are also assisting… https://t.co/IKDPfFZc5S
— Detective Seeds (@DetectiveSeeds) July 19, 2025
What Does This Mean for Players?
- If confirmed, PS5 Pro owners can look forward to a full 60 FPS GTA 6 experience for the first time in Rockstar history.
- Players may finally have options to choose between higher graphical fidelity or smoother frame rates, a long-requested feature within the GTA and PlayStation communities.
- However, it’s important to note that these details remain speculative—the source is reputable but unofficial, so fans should temper expectations until Rockstar and Sony make an official announcement.
Would You Upgrade for 60 FPS?
With the prospect of GTA 6 running at 60 FPS, many players are now left wondering: Is this the moment to invest in a PS5 Pro? Rockstar’s history of technical excellence and the potential for a true next-generation experience make this leak one of the most closely watched developments in the gaming world right now.
Stay tuned as more concrete news emerges closer to GTA 6’s release. The dream of Rockstar’s blockbuster finally running at a buttery-smooth 60 FPS on consoles may soon become reality.