Will GTA 6 Be a PS5 Exclusive?

With the GTA 6 release date still months away, many fans are busy preparing for its arrival, and this naturally leads them to wonder about the game’s platforms. While GTA games have traditionally been multi-platform releases, it’s no secret that Rockstar shares a special relationship with PlayStation. In fact, every GTA game has been bundled with a generation-appropriate PlayStation console, and PS Plus subscribers have even enjoyed exclusive GTA Online benefits in the past.

This partnership, coupled with the PS5’s dominance over the console landscape, has led to speculation that Rockstar’s upcoming release could be a third-party exclusive for the platform. If you’re also wondering if GTA 6 could be a PS5 exclusive, we’ve covered everything you need to know in this guide.

Is GTA 6 a PS5 Exclusive?

No, GTA 6 will not be a PS5 exclusive as Rockstar has confirmed that the game will also be available day one on the Xbox Series X/S. This should come as no surprise when you look at the platforms for previous Grand Theft Auto releases. Starting with GTA: San Andreas, every major release in the franchise has been available across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. So, it only makes sense for GTA 6 to follow suit and be accessible to all current-gen console users.

With that being said, industry analysts such as Jason Schreier have referred to GTA 6 as “Kind of a PlayStation Exclusive.” This is because a majority of the game’s sales will be on Sony’s platform, and the game’s marketing will likely use the PS5 as its centerpiece. Furthermore, its release will undoubtedly result in millions of console sales – most of which will be PS5s. So, when you analyze just how much both parties will profit from each other’s products (Sony specifically), the impact is comparable to a high-profile first-party release.

GTA 6 on PS4 and Xbox

GTA games are all about generational leaps. Every new entry in the best-selling franchise has consistently set the benchmark for visuals, open-world design, and NPC interactions, among other things. To make these leaps, Rockstar leverages the latest consoles in the market, which has always meant leaving the previous generation behind. It’s why no console generation has received two separate mainline GTA games since 2008.

Naturally, the same goes for the latest game in the franchise. As confirmed by Rockstar, GTA 6 will not be on PS4 and Xbox One, with the obvious reasons being the hardware limitations.

GTA 6 PS5 Release: All You Need to Know (2026)

Now that we’ve established GTA 6’s non-exclusive status, you might be wondering what to expect in its PS5 release. We’ve got you covered on that front with details about the game’s potential performance, Physical edition availability, bundle releases, and more:

GTA 6 Release Date for PS5

The GTA 6 release date for PS5 consoles is November 19, 2026. Rockstar initially announced a Fall 2025 release window for the title, before ultimately deciding to delay it by almost a year. Rest assured, whenever the game releases, it will be available day one on Sony’s console.

GTA 6 Will Get a PS5 Physical Release

As confirmed during Take-Two’s Q3 2026 investor call, a physical/disc version of GTA 6 for the PS5 will be available on the game’s release date. A popular rumor online previously suggested that GTA 6’s physical copies could be delayed to avoid spoilers. However, the game’s publisher cleared things up when it confirmed that there are no planned delays and the physical release will see no disruptions.

As for the physical edition’s contents, you can expect to see the data discs, a manual of some sort, and a copy of the in-game map. We’re fairly confident about that last bit since the last few Rockstar releases have all carried physical maps with their disc variants.

GTA 6 x PS5 Bundle Rumors

Last year, a prolific leaker claimed that Rockstar had penned a deal with PlayStation for the game’s marketing rights. If true, this could mean that GTA 6 will be showcased in PS5 ads, while all gameplay presentations will be conducted on the console. The title’s second trailer added a tinge of credibility to the rumor when the devs revealed that the footage was captured on a base PS5.

Of course, this wasn’t an official confirmation by any means, although it looks increasingly likely that the companies will collaborate to promote the game. If this turns out to be the case, GTA 6 PS5 bundles will almost certainly hit the shelves – just as they did for GTA 5, GTA 4, and Red Dead Redemption 2.

GTA 6 Performance on PS5 and PS5 Pro

Performance is a department that Rockstar will remain especially tight-lipped about, although that information gap has instead been filled by all manner of leaks. According to these reports, the game could be locked to 30 FPS on base PS5 consoles, while the PS5 Pro machines will deliver GTA 6 gameplay at 60 FPS.

This performance jump is reportedly due to assistance from PlayStation itself, which is said to be working with Rockstar to leverage its proprietary upscaling technology, also known as PSSR. The upscaling tech is exclusively available on the PS5 Pro, which Sony will almost certainly highlight in an effort to promote the mid-gen refresh. That said, these details are unconfirmed for the time being, so take them with a grain of salt.

And that wraps up everything we know about GTA 6 on PS5 so far. We’ll be updating this article with the latest information regularly, so be sure to revisit. In the meantime, where are you planning to play GTA 6 when it releases? Tell us in the comments below!