GTA VI 26-Minute Gameplay Preview FPS Debate on PS5 Pro

Rockstar’s long-awaited first extended look at GTA VI has arrived ahead of the game’s November release—and the community reaction is already split across platforms, expectations, and, notably, the target frame rate. The roughly 26-minute gameplay preview sparked fresh debate around how the gangster epic will run on modern consoles, including the PlayStation 5 Pro.

Rockstar’s “Extended Look” and what players saw

In late August, Rockstar ended the wait for substantive gameplay by releasing an “Extended Look” that runs for about 26 minutes.
The preview initially launched on Netflix, then became available a few hours later for free on YouTube.
The footage included a look at Leonida’s open world, gangster-focused missions, and a variety of side activities.
The extended preview also highlighted the game’s two protagonists, Jason and Lucia.

Console frame rate debate: “30 FPS on all current consoles”

Alongside the gameplay reveal, a performance claim moved to the center of the discussion: GTA VI is planned to run at 30 FPS across all currently available consoles, including the PlayStation 5 Pro.

48.5% of respondents said 30 FPS is unacceptable for a game of this scale and that they would wait.
30.7% said it isn’t ideal, but that 30 FPS is acceptable on console for this type of game.
12.4% said 30 FPS would usually be too low, but they would make an exception for GTA VI.
8.4% said they do not understand the backlash, stating 30 FPS is fine.

Where players watched the preview

Viewers reported different paths to the extended gameplay, reflecting how quickly GTA VI content moved across platforms even before official availability.

17.9% watched it directly upon release on Netflix.
18.1% watched it on YouTube after the regular release.
12.7% saw it only in parts and excerpts.
5.6% watched a reaction-style upload (for example, on YouTube).
3.7% said they watched a reupload online before the official YouTube publication.
8.0% did not watch the extended look, but did watch earlier GTA VI trailers.
34.1% said they were not interested even in the earlier trailers.

Expectations after the preview

While the preview is not the full game, it was positioned as the first clearer window into what Rockstar plans for November — and opinions were mixed even among players who found it promising.

25.0% said it looks very good and that they’re excited.
30.6% said it looks promising and they are curious to see more.
32.6% said it feels like classic GTA and didn’t fully surprise them, but they expect it to be solid.
6.3% said they expected more.
5.5% said it does not appeal to them at all.

Release window, platforms, and whether players will buy on day one

GTA VI is set to release on 19 November 2026. The game is planned first for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and a PC version has not been announced.

14.2% said they will play immediately at release.
11.4% said they’re undecided and want to see reviews first.
49.5% said they will not buy right away, but plan to play later.
24.9% said they are not interested and do not expect that to change.

When asked which platform they expect to play on, responses were led by PC expectations:

69.9% said they are waiting for the PC version.
11.4% chose PlayStation 5.
9.3% chose PlayStation 5 Pro.
5.4% chose Xbox Series X.
0.6% chose Xbox Series S.
0.9% said they are waiting for next-generation consoles.
2.5% said they’re waiting specifically for their first chance to play with 60 FPS.

Preorders and edition pricing

GTA VI preorders have been open since the end of June. The Standard Edition costs 79.99 euros, while the Ultimate Edition costs 99.99 euros.

3.1% said they preordered the Standard Edition for around 80 euros.
5.6% said they preordered the Ultimate Edition for around 100 euros.
4.3% said they plan to preorder but can’t decide between editions.
55.8% said they will wait for reviews, early discounts, or availability on other platforms.
31.2% said they will not buy the game.