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GTA 6 System Requirements & Performance Guide
GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19, 2026. No PC version at launch — but here’s everything we know about hardware and how to optimize your experience.
Console Performance
PS5
Target: 4K at 30fps (quality) or 1440p at 60fps (performance mode)
DualSense features: Haptic feedback, adaptive triggers
SSD: Ultra-fast loading thanks to PS5’s NVMe SSD
PS5 Pro — Best Console Experience
Enhanced visuals: Upscaled 4K, improved ray tracing
Performance: Potentially 60fps at higher resolutions
Best console experience for GTA 6
Xbox Series X
Target: 4K at 30fps or 1440p at 60fps
Quick Resume: Switch between GTA 6 and other games instantly
Series S: Lower resolution target, same game
Storage: Don’t Get Caught Short
GTA 6 will be a large file — likely 150GB+. Prepare your console now:
PS5: Samsung 980 Pro 2TB or WD Black SN850X 2TB — NVMe SSD upgrades
Xbox: Seagate 1TB Expansion Card — official storage expansion
- Next-level SSD performance: Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for next-level computing. 980 PRO…
- Maximum Speed: Get read speeds up to 7,000 MB s with 980 PRO and push the limits of what SSDs can do. Powered by a new E…
Optimize Your Display
For the best visuals: 4K HDR TV with 120Hz for console, or a LG C4 OLED for OLED-quality gaming.
Audio: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 headset for directional awareness, or a soundbar with subwoofer for room immersion.
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PC Version: What to Expect
Rockstar has not announced a PC version, but based on historical patterns (GTA 5 came to PC 18 months after console launch), expect a PC release in late 2027 or 2028.
Predicted PC Requirements (Speculation)
CPU: Intel i7-13700K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D
GPU: RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT
RAM: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 150GB NVMe SSD (Samsung 980 Pro)
- Next-level SSD performance: Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for next-level computing. 980 PRO…
- Maximum Speed: Get read speeds up to 7,000 MB s with 980 PRO and push the limits of what SSDs can do. Powered by a new E…
- 13th Gen Intel Core processors offer revolutionary design for beyond real-world performance. From extreme multitasking, …
- 16 cores (8 P-cores plus 8 E-cores) and 24 threads
- Processor provides dependable and fast execution of tasks with maximum efficiency.Graphics Frequency : 2200 MHZ.Number o…
- Ryzen 7 product line processor for better usability and increased efficiency
- Powered by NVIDIA DLSS 3, ultra-efficient Ada Lovelace architechture, and full ray tracing
- 4th Generation Tensor Cores: Up to 4x performance with DLSS 3
- Boost Clock: Up to 2565 MHz
- Game Clock: Up to 2254 MHz
- * Requires overclocking/BIOS adjustments. Maximum speed and performance depends on system components, including motherbo…
- G.SKILL Flare X5 Series DDR5 U-DIMM Memory Kit, Model: F5-6000J3636F16GX2-FX5
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Will GTA 6 Run on PS4/Xbox One?
No. GTA 6 is built exclusively for current-generation hardware. PS4 and Xbox One cannot run the game. If you’re still on last-gen, it’s time to upgrade — PS5 or Xbox Series X.
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- From Jan. 2028, newly released games on PlayStation will be available for purchase on PlayStation Store and at retailers…
- PlayStation 5 Console – 1TB, includes wireless controller, 1TBSSD, Disc Drive, 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI cable, AC p…
- Ray Tracing – Immerse yourself in worlds with a new level of realism as rays of light are individually simulated, creati…
- Faster Loading – Fast-travel across the map and get back into the game almost instantly with the PlayStation 5 console’s…
- Model Number CFI-2000
- Includes DualSense Wireless Controller, 1TB SSD, Disc Drive, 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI Cable, AC power cord, USB cab…
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