The brand new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer is graphically spectacular in a manner videogame trailers usually aren’t anymore. That is to be anticipated: Rockstar has extra sources than some other studio on the earth, and these days, the graphics arms race favours studios with a great deal of cash, time, and expertise at their disposal slightly than simply, say, one sensible programmer. Consequently, finer particulars that different studios do not have time to make sing—resembling beer bottles—actually stand out. The end result of all these touches makes the GTA 6 trailer look decidedly next-gen, however truly, it is working on a base PS5.
“Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 was captured completely in-game from a PlayStation 5, comprised of equal components gameplay and cutscenes,” Rockstar Video games posted on X earlier as we speak.
GTA 6 is simply confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection X at this level, so it is in all probability no shock that the footage is derived from what would be the lead platform. Nonetheless, I half-expected the footage to be working on a PS5 Professional. Or perhaps a PC, though the PC model does not exist so far as Rockstar is worried.
It is price remembering that GTA 5 first launched for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2013. That is sort of stunning looking back, however the sport was completely playable on these antiquated consoles, and the inevitable next-gen variations for Xbox One and PS4 weren’t seismic enhancements. The sport’s PC launch was totally different, although: not solely did it lastly help framerates increased than an often ropey 30 fps, however we additionally obtained increased decision, an in-game video and picture editor, and mods.
GTA 6 in all probability will not hit PC till 2027 at this price—the console model obtained delayed to 2026 this week—however when it does, it will possible be luxurious.