Does GTA 6 Support PS5 Pro Enhancements? Here’s What Sony Has Confirmed
Confusion broke out over PlayStation's marketing for the game. Rockstar Games had teased GTA VI alongside both Xbox and PlayStation systems, but Sony's initial messaging on June 24 said the game 'plays best on PS5' without confirming whether it would be PlayStation 5 Pro-enhanced.
Millions of gamers are set to queue up at midnight (12 am EST) on June 25 on Rockstar Games' website to pre-order Grand Theft Auto VI, ahead of its November 19 launch.
Amid the excitement, confusion broke out over PlayStation's marketing for the game. Rockstar Games had teased GTA VI alongside both Xbox and PlayStation systems, but Sony's initial messaging on June 24 said the game "plays best on PS5" without confirming whether it would be PlayStation 5 Pro-enhanced.
What Did Sony Say About GTA VI on PS5?
A day before pre-orders opened, PlayStation published a blog post in which Mary Yee, Senior Vice President of Sony Interactive Entertainment, said the game would make use of the PS5's immersive features to deliver an engaging single-player experience at launch. Yee credited this to the close partnership between Sony Interactive Entertainment and Rockstar Games. Rockstar Games Confirms GTA 6 Ultimate Edition and Early Bonuses; Pre-Orders Begin on June 25.
Why Did PS5 Pro Start Trending?
The absence of any direct mention of PS5 Pro enhancement sparked confusion online, with PS5 Pro trending on social media as users speculated the game might run at 30 fps even on the upgraded console. GTA 6 Trailer 3 Speculation Grows as Rockstar Games Fans Analyse Unusual Bilibili Posting Times and Planetary Alignments.
Has Sony Confirmed PS5 Pro Enhancement for GTA VI?
Following the backlash, Sony updated its marketing to confirm PS5 Pro enhancement for GTA VI. A Reddit user on the r/GTA6 community noted that the PlayStation app listing for the game now displays a "PlayStation Pro Enhanced" tag. Sony has not yet detailed what the enhancement will specifically include.
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