Will GTA 6 be on PS4 and Xbox One?

Microsoft Xbox and PlayStation have both released two generations of consoles since Grand Theft Auto 5 was released, which leaves fans wondering if GTA 6 will be available not only for current-gen consoles but also for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Everything we know about GTA 6 has mostly revolved around several rumors, minor leaks, and then the first GTA 6 trailer on Dec. 4.

The lack of official information also includes whether GTA 6 will be on PS4 and Xbox One, but there has been insider information about the subject, however, and we can get to some conclusions that indicate if the game will be launched on previous-gen consoles.

Will GTA 6 be on PS4 and Xbox One?

No, GTA 6 will not be coming to PS4 or Xbox One devices. Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have now confirmed that, at launch GTA 6 will only be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series devices.

The good news is that since GTA 6 won’t be coming until 2025 fans have plenty of time to keep an eye on those console sales and pick up a PS5 or Xbox Series device at a reasonable price. Right now you can often find these devices on sale so it is worth checking regularly if you’re in the market.

Will GTA 6 be on PC?

You may have noticed the lack of PC in that list of options, and in typical Rockstar fashion, the sequel won’t be on PC at launch. Sorry gamers.

Of course, these devices being left out shouldn’t be too much of a surprise, especially in the past-gen department. Simply by looking at the new GTA 6 trailer, we could have told you it wouldn’t be on PS4 or Xbox One, as there’s just simply too much going on at once to run smoothly on those devices.

Technological limitations

The hardware of previous-gen consoles would limit what the game could accomplish in terms of graphics, using features like the DualSense in the PS5, and the power needed to run a Rockstar world. This is why GTA 6 won’t be landing on those platforms.

The GTA franchise is known for its massive open-world map, so it makes sense developers would want to focus on creating a city that a new-gen console would be able to run without being held back by the hardware limitations of previous-gen consoles. As we can see in the trailer, GTA 6 will have plenty of characters on screen at once which would quickly cook the capabilities of past hardware.

Here’s a comparison between the consoles’ hardware that shows how much power difference the devs would have to take into consideration when making a game that would have to run smoothly on both consoles.

Xbox One vs. Xbox Series X hardware

PS4 vs. PS5 hardware