PlayStation 5 Pro
Resolution
4K (PSSR upscale)
Performance
60 fps stable
Quality
30 fps + RT GI
Ray tracing
Reflections + GI
HDR
HDR10
3D audio
Tempest 3D + Atmos
GTA 6 REVIEW
Our GTA 6 review on PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series S and Series X
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. We will publish our full review the day the embargo lifts. This page already lays out exactly what we will score and how we will compare the four consoles. Bookmark it.
What GTA 6 will deliver on November 19, 2026
While we wait for our day-one playthrough, the two trailers Rockstar Games has released remain the best look at what Vice City and Leonida will deliver on November 19, 2026. First trailer dates from December 2023, second from May 2025.
Verdict by platform
We will publish a dedicated verdict per platform on launch day. Below are the four consoles we will compare and the spec sheets to know before pre-ordering.
What we will score, category by category
Our final score will be a weighted average of six categories. Each scored out of 100. Here is what we will assess in every category, with its weight.
Gameplay & systems (20 %)
- Gunplay feel, weapon weight and the readability of the cover system.
- Driving feel and the real differentiation between vehicle classes.
- Mission design and the lateral choice given to the player on every approach.
- The Lucia and Jason switching system, both in missions and in the open world.
- AI behaviour, police response and the dynamics of car chases.
Story & characters (20 %)
- Lucia and Jason as the first official dual-protagonist arc in the series.
- The quality of writing and the voice direction on the eight confirmed characters.
- Cutscene staging and the cinematic ambition of the storytelling.
- Themes, satire and tone, in comparison with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
- Side stories built around the supporting cast.
Open world & art direction (20 %)
- The real density of the six Leonida regions: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga.
- NPC routines and the richness of incidental events in the open world.
- Dynamic weather, fauna and the day-night cycle.
- Art direction across every Vice City neighbourhood.
- Vertical density of buildings and the quality of accessible interiors.
Tech & performance (15 %)
- Displayed resolution and its dynamic behaviour under heavy graphical load.
- Framerate stability in both performance and quality modes.
- The scope of ray tracing, from reflections through to global illumination.
- Load times and fast-travel benchmarks.
- HDR quality, VRR support and texture streaming.
Audio & soundtrack (10 %)
- Quality and curation of the licensed soundtrack.
- Writing of the radio stations and the casting of the DJs.
- Mixing quality of Tempest 3D on PS5 and PS5 Pro, and Dolby Atmos on Xbox.
- Spatial audio in interiors, in vehicles, and during weather events.
Content & longevity (15 %)
- Length of the main campaign, both in a straight line and with full exploration.
- Real quality and quantity of side activities.
- Density of the secondary stories built around the eight confirmed characters.
- Replay value and content available after the credits roll.
- Real state of GTA Online 2 at launch.
The criteria we will benchmark
Nine technical criteria we will measure on every console on launch day. We do not list values here. The comparison table fills in on November 19, 2026.
| Metric | PS5 Pro | PS5 | Series X | Series S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target resolution (perf.) | Measured on launch day | |||
| Performance mode fps | Measured on launch day | |||
| Quality mode fps | Measured on launch day | |||
| Ray tracing | Measured on launch day | |||
| HDR | Measured on launch day | |||
| VRR support | Measured on launch day | |||
| 3D audio | Measured on launch day | |||
| Average load (fast travel) | Measured on launch day | |||
| Texture streaming tier | Measured on launch day | |||
GTA 6 pre-order: price comparator for editions and bundles
Awaiting Rockstar Games' official pre-order announcement: the prices shown are estimates. As soon as pre-orders open, we will list the best deals by retailer and by country.
Platform
GTA 6 Standard Edition PS5
The base GTA 6 experience
Standard Edition- Grand Theft Auto VI full game (Blu-Ray or digital)
- Pre-order bonus: in-game cash (TBA) and exclusive cosmetic pack
From$69.99
GTA 6 Special Edition PS5
Bonus story content
Special Edition- Grand Theft Auto VI full game (Blu-Ray or digital)
- Bonus mission pack: an exclusive Vice City story chapter
- Exclusive vehicles, weapons and outfits for story mode
- Standard Edition pre-order bonus included
From$89.99GTA 6 Ultimate Edition PS5
Bonus online content
Ultimate Edition- Grand Theft Auto VI full game (Blu-Ray or digital)
- Bonus mission pack: an exclusive Vice City story chapter
- Exclusive vehicles, weapons and outfits for story mode
- GTA Online starter pack: in-game cash bundle (TBA, around $1M)
- Exclusive GTA Online vehicles, weapons and outfits
- Standard Edition pre-order bonus included
From$99.99GTA 6 Collector's Edition PS5
Bonus physical content
Collector's Edition- Grand Theft Auto VI on Blu-Ray disc, housed in the branded SteelBook
- Ultimate Edition bonus content (digital code redeemable on PSN or Xbox)
- Hardcover art book of Leonida and Vice City
- Fold-out physical map of Leonida
- Exclusive in-game items (cars, properties, outfits)
- Branded merchandise (TBA: hat, keychain, pins)
From$149.99GTA 6 PS5 Bundle
The complete GTA 6 experience
PS5 Bundle- PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition console (825 GB, no disc drive)
- Grand Theft Auto VI Special Edition (digital code, redeemed on PSN)
- Bonus mission pack: an exclusive Vice City story chapter
- Exclusive vehicles, weapons and outfits for story mode
From$549.99GTA 6 PS5 Pro Bundle
The ultimate GTA 6 experience
PS5 Pro Bundle- PlayStation 5 Pro console (2 TB, no disc drive)
- Grand Theft Auto VI Special Edition (digital code, redeemed on PSN)
- Bonus mission pack: an exclusive Vice City story chapter
- Exclusive vehicles, weapons and outfits for story mode
From$799.99
Our GTA 6 review: pre-launch FAQ
Which platforms will you test?
All four current-gen consoles: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Each platform gets its own verdict, its own score and its own technical breakdown. PC is not part of this review because GTA 6 does not launch on PC.
How do you score a game out of 100?
Six categories scored out of 100. Gameplay (20% weight), narration (20%), open world (20%), technical (15%), audio (10%) and content (15%). The final verdict is the weighted average. Each category is detailed in its own section of the review.
Will you compare PS5 vs Xbox versions of GTA 6?
Yes. The review includes a full technical comparison table (resolution, framerate, ray tracing scope, HDR, VRR, 3D audio, load times, texture streaming) and a side-by-side gallery of four reference scenes across the four consoles.
Should I pre-order GTA 6 before reading your review?
If you are confident GTA 6 is the game for you, pre-ordering early is risk-free. Rockstar games hold their value and physical Collector editions go scarce fast. If you are on the fence, our review goes live one day before launch and there will still be time to digital pre-order.