Sony has officially stated that Grand Theft Auto VI will "play best" on PlayStation 5 — a marketing agreement with Rockstar Games has been revealed alongside the confirmation of an $80 price tag and the imminent start of pre-orders.
The company highlighted key features of the PS5 version, and PlayStation Store confirmed the presence of enhancements for PS5 Pro. However, for now, it's just a badge on the store page — Sony and Rockstar have not disclosed what specific improvements the game will receive on PS5 Pro.
Thanks to the close partnership between Sony Interactive Entertainment and Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto VI will play best on PS5 by taking advantage of PS5’s immersive features to deliver a deeply engaging single-player experience when it launches on November 19.
Sony notes that GTA 6 will utilize the console's proprietary hardware features: the DualSense's haptic feedback with adaptive triggers and enhanced vibration, sounds from the controller's built-in speaker, support for Tempest 3D Audio technology, and "near-instant loading" thanks to the high-speed SSD.
Specific details of the improvements for PS5 Pro have not been disclosed — neither Sony nor Rockstar have yet clarified how exactly the game will run on the enhanced version of the console.
PS5 puts you in the center of the game world with the DualSense wireless controller reacting to your actions and bringing the sights, sounds, and sensations of Jason and Lucia’s story into the palm of your hands. The controller’s haptic feedback offers responsive vibrations, while its adaptive triggers provide dynamic resistance. The controller’s integrated speaker also adds another dimension to key moments and interactions, with sound effects from the controller enhanced by haptic feedback.
With Tempest 3D AudioTech, you can surround yourself in the distinct soundscapes of Leonida. From the streets of Vice City to the moments that unfold all across the state, this highly accurate audio positioning enhances your perception, helping to bring this world to life around you in unmatched ways.
Sony's wording deserves special attention: the company once again calls GTA 6 a "single-player experience," which indirectly confirms that the new GTA Online may not be available at launch.
Earlier, Digital Foundry specialists suggested that the game will likely run at 30 frames per second on both the base PS5 and PS5 Pro — due to the specifics of Rockstar's engine, which traditionally heavily loads the central processor.
Earlier we reported that GTA 6 pre-orders open on June 25 — the game will be available in two editions, and for early orders you will receive an exclusive Vintage Vice City pack.