Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI is aiming for 30 frames per second on all consoles, including the PlayStation 5 Pro. This came in a post on Newswire on November 10th, the same day pre-loading began for those that pre-ordered the game digitally.
This answers the main question many players had, but may not be what they wanted to hear.
What Rockstar Actually Said
"Grand Theft Auto VI has been fully developed from the ground up to provide the best possible experience for the current generation of consoles, targeting 30 frames per second while pushing both platforms to their absolute limits."
They do not mention anything about a 60fps mode, or any performance mode. Many large console games have an option to choose between higher graphical detail or a better frame rate. Rockstar's post only mentions one way to play.
Why Does It Matter?
Frame rates refer to how many frames are displayed in a second. With a higher frame rate (60fps) you get increased smoothness and responsiveness. This matters the most during high-speed driving and shooting. Whereas a lower frame rate (30fps) means there is more power being used to give you more detail, lighting and more going on in-game.
Rockstar's post talks about:
"maintaining the density and visual fidelity of all its environments and inhabitants."
What The PS5 Pro Gets
The PS5 Pro is the most powerful and expensive console Sony has to offer. Many people have purchased one for this game. However, you won't be getting any increased frame rate.
You will be getting increased clarity through Sony's PSSR upscaling, and ray-traced shadows. These features are only available on the Pro.
What The PS5 and Xbox Get
On the PS5 you will be getting haptic feedback through the DualSense controller, Tempest 3D Audio and faster loading times. This means the game will "play best on PlayStation 5 consoles."
The game will also be available on Xbox through Xbox Cloud Gaming. This means you can play the game on your Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One with Xbox Series S graphics settings. As it is cloud streamed, your connection can impact performance.
Remote Play is also available on both consoles.
Reaction
I have seen many users on X saying that they regret spending 1,300 Canadian dollars on a Pro console for no reason. I have also seen many people returning these consoles.
What Happens Next?
Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on November 19th on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar have not mentioned any release date for PC. The pre-load is reported to be around 212GB, so make sure you have some space!
Rockstar may add a performance mode in a future update like many other games have done. There is nothing in the post to guarantee this.