GTA 6 Pre-Load Now Trailer Out Now as Rockstar Confirms 30 FPS Target and PS5 Pro Enhancements

With just nine days remaining until the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games has announced that pre-loading is now available for players who have digitally pre-ordered the game... With a new trailer!

With just nine days remaining until the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games has announced that pre-loading is now available for players who have digitally pre-ordered the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Alongside the announcement, Rockstar has also revealed new technical details about GTA 6, including its target frame rate, exclusive PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements, DualSense controller features, and support for cloud gaming and Remote Play.

GTA 6 Pre-Loading Now Available

Players who have digitally pre-ordered GTA 6 can now begin downloading the game ahead of its worldwide release on November 19, 2026.

Those who have purchased a physical code-in-box edition will also be able to redeem their code and begin pre-loading as soon as they receive it.

Pre-loading allows players to download the game in advance, ensuring they're ready to explore Vice City and the wider state of Leonida when the game officially unlocks at midnight local time on November 19.

Anyone who hasn't yet secured their copy can visit the official GTA 6 pre-order page for more information about the available editions.

Rockstar Confirms GTA 6 Targets 30 FPS

Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI targets 30 frames per second on current-generation consoles, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding the game's performance.

According to Rockstar, GTA 6 has been developed entirely from the ground up to take full advantage of the current generation of hardware, with a particular emphasis on maintaining the density, visual fidelity and detail of its enormous open world.

The developer explained that the game pushes both console platforms to their limits to bring the vast state of Leonida to life, including its richly detailed environments and inhabitants.

Rockstar has not announced a separate 60 FPS performance mode, with the official announcement instead confirming a 30 FPS target.

GTA 6 PS5 Pro Enhancements Officially Revealed

Rockstar has also revealed the first official details of the PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements for GTA 6, confirming two graphical improvements exclusive to Sony's more powerful console.

• PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR): Improved image clarity using Sony's AI-powered upscaling technology.
• Ray-Traced Shadows: Enhanced shadow rendering, a graphical feature Rockstar confirms will be exclusive to PlayStation 5 Pro.

These enhancements are designed to deliver improved visual quality while preserving the environmental detail and density of Leonida.

Although Rockstar has confirmed the improvements, it has not announced a higher frame-rate target for PS5 Pro. The announcement makes no mention of a dedicated 40 FPS or 60 FPS mode.

DualSense Features, 3D Audio and Faster Loading on PS5

PlayStation 5 players will also benefit from several platform-specific features designed to enhance immersion throughout GTA 6.

Rockstar has confirmed that the game features high-fidelity DualSense haptic feedback, fully integrated throughout the experience. Players will also be able to adjust the haptic feedback through the game's accessibility settings.

GTA 6 will additionally take advantage of Tempest 3D Audio, with improved spatial audio rendering designed to make in-game sounds feel more immersive.

Rockstar has also highlighted improved loading times as another benefit of playing GTA 6 on PlayStation 5 consoles.

GTA 6 Will Support Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play

In another new announcement, Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 will be playable through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.

The cloud-streamed version will utilise Xbox Series S graphics settings, although Rockstar cautions that connection speeds and other technical factors may affect performance compared to playing the game locally.

This means Xbox One owners will have a way to experience GTA 6 through cloud streaming, despite the game not receiving a native Xbox One release.

Rockstar has also confirmed that Remote Play will be fully supported on both PlayStation and Xbox, allowing players to stream gameplay from their consoles to compatible devices.

New GTA 6 Video Features Tove Lo

To celebrate the beginning of pre-loading, Rockstar has released a new Grand Theft Auto VI video featuring "Blood in Your Eyes" by Tove Lo, a track from the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album.

The new video arrives as Rockstar enters the final stages of its promotional campaign ahead of the game's highly anticipated launch.

GTA 6 Launches November 19

Check out our gallery featuring 35 screencaps from the new trailer!