Holy sh*t, Grand Theft Auto 6’s launch is just nine days away, and today is pre-load day, and Rockstar Games has shared a ton of information about the game.
Gamers around the world woke up to their PS5 and Xbox consoles telling them GTA 6 is ready to pre-load.
Along with that, Rockstar Games shared a boatload of information and basically confirmed that PS5 Pro is still the best place to play GTA 6.
Here’s Why PS5 Pro Is The Best Place To Play GTA 6 According To Rockstar Games
While the game looks graphically stunning on the base PS5 model, the PS5 Pro will take things to another level thanks to PSSR support, which uses Sony’s upscaler to deliver cleaner images than the base PS5 model.
The PS5 Pro version of the game will also exclusively boast ray-traced shadows, which those with sharp eyes and a knack for graphical enhancements will notice during their adventures in Leonida, depending on the time of day.
PS5 players can also look forward to gameplay features that take full advantage of the DualSense Controller’s exceptional haptic controls, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience.
Don’t Worry XBOX Owners, You Have Not Been Forgotten
XBOX Series S | X owners, don’t worry, you have not been forgotten. Even though PlayStation does have an exclusive marketing agreement with Rockstar Games for GTA 6, there are still some cool things to look forward to when the game launches on Microsoft’s consoles.
Rockstar Games announced GTA 6 will be available via Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch, meaning you don’t need an XBOX console to play the game. You can even play the game on the Xbox One via cloud streaming, which is a technical achievement in itself if it runs smoothly.
Keep in mind, the game running without hiccups also depends on your internet connection.
Asha Sharma Confirms XBOX’s Deal With Rockstar Games
XBOX CEO Asha Sharma confirmed this news, saying it “marks the first step” in XBOX’s “10-year strategic partnership with Take-Two,” and also revealed GTA 6 is the “most pre-ordered game ever on Microsoft Store,” a claim PlayStation has also made for its digital storefront.
Now, PS5 owners cannot stream the game, but you can enjoy it via remote play, so you can put that PS Portal to use. You can also play the game via remote play on Xbox consoles.
No Surprise, GTA 6 Is Confirmed To Run At 30 FPS On Consoles
It should come as no surprise that GTA 6 will run at 30 FPS on consoles, which is to be expected for a game pushing the graphical fidelity we have seen in the numerous trailers.
Also, Red Dead Redemption II, which came out in 2018, is still locked at 30 FPS, so again, it’s no surprise that GTA 6 is also locked at the same framerate.
The console wars are all but dead, but if you spend a lot of time on social media, gaming discourse has become so toxic that GTA 6 running at 30 FPS on both consoles has sparked all kinds of reactions.
Mainly, those who plant their flags for XBOX are using this moment to claim it as a victory because the PS5 Pro, which is being touted as the best console to experience the game, is running the game at 30 FPS, like on the XBOX One, despite there being clear graphical improvements on the PS5 Pro.
Also, keep in mind that it’s only streaming, and Xbox just put a significant cap on how much time you can stream on the cloud each month.
GTA 6 Is Already Bringing In A Lot of Money
Regardless, despite a “boycott” that didn’t produce any results, Polygon reports that GTA 6, as expected, is the sales juggernaut it was expected to be.
Per Sensor Tower, GTA 6 has surpassed 9.69M preorders and has already brought in an eye-watering $942 million in revenue.
GTA 6 is well on its way to smashing the record set by its predecessor, GTA V, which holds the distinction of being the most profitable piece of modern entertainment and has made more money than any book or film.
Regardless, amongst the excitement, there is a whole lot of yapping about this game running at 30 FPS and more.
You can see those reactions below.