Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most highly-anticipated game releases of all time, but those who still play on last-gen consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One are increasingly worried that they’ll miss out on the experience – and for good reason.
It’s been 13 years since GTA 5 was released on PS3 and Xbox 360, and since then, Rockstar has ported the game to two further console generations. The PS4 and Xbox One got it in 2014, while the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S followed suit in 2022.
With GTA 6 set to be Rockstar’s most ambitious project yet, it’s no surprise that those on the last generation of consoles are concerned that their hardware won’t be able to support the huge map. If you’re in that group, here’s everything you need to know.
Is GTA 6 coming to PS4 & Xbox One?
No, GTA 6 will not be coming to PS4 and Xbox One. According to Rockstar, the upcoming installment will launch for PS5 and Xbox Series S/X sometime in 2025.
Why is it not being released on old-gen consoles?
Simply put, Grand Theft Auto 6 is simply going to be too big and too graphically intense for the Xbox One or PS4 to handle. For example, consider the map: GTA 5’s San Andreas map was 29.2 square miles. According to leaks, GTA 6’s version of Vice City and the surrounding areas measures in at a whopping 48.2 square miles – almost double the size.
Then you have to consider the graphics too. Looking at the trailer, it’s almost impossible to tell if you’re looking at real footage or a video game at times. It should come as no surprise then that you will need powerful hardware to play it, and consoles that were released 11 years ago just don’t cut the mustard.
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Truthfully, the PS4 and Xbox One are already struggling to deal with GTA 5, never mind the next installment of the franchise. If you try to load up GTA Online on one of the older consoles, you’ll spend minutes on the loading screen as it struggles to get everything loaded. In fact, things were getting so bad that Rockstar had to remove existing features like the Rockstar Editor just to keep the game running.
So, with all that in mind, it’s no surprise that GTA 6 isn’t coming to PS4 and Xbox One, even if it’s sad to see those consoles left behind.
What platforms will GTA 6 release on?
As things stand, Grand Theft Auto 6 will only release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
A PC version of the game also won’t be available at launch, so if you’re keen to jump into GTA 6 as soon as it’s released, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S will be your only options.