GTA 6 to use PS5 DualSense features, confirmed PS5 Pro enhanced

Sony and Rockstar Games have announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will take advantage of several PlayStation 5 hardware features, positioning the console as the best place to play the upcoming title.

Sony and Rockstar highlight PS5-exclusive features for GTA 6. A PlayStation Blog post co-signed by both companies states that GTA 6 will use the DualSense controller's integrated speaker, haptic feedback, and adaptive triggers. The game will also support the PS5's Tempest 3D audio technology and leverage its ultra-fast SSD for near-instant load times.

These capabilities will not be available to players on Xbox Series X.

The announcement serves as a marketing push for PS5 upgrades. Sony marketing executive Mary Yee said in the post that for new players it is a great chance to see why PS5 is the best place to play. The companies maintain a marketing partnership for GTA 6, with Sony aiming to convince remaining PlayStation 4 users to upgrade.

PS4 owners can currently play Grand Theft Auto Online, Grand Theft Auto 5, Fortnite, and Minecraft on that console.

PS5 Pro enhancements receive limited mention. The blog post makes no specific reference to PS5 Pro features or performance improvements for GTA 6. However, the game's PlayStation Store page notes that it will be PS5 Pro Enhanced, indicating an official patch to unlock its performance potential on the higher-end console.

No details have been revealed on whether the enhancements will deliver a higher frame rate, resolution, or both.

Sony treats GTA 6 as a de facto PS5 exclusive. With no PC version available at launch and Xbox trailing in console sales this generation, the announcement underscores Sony's strategy. The lack of PS5 Pro specifics could stem from ongoing optimization by Rockstar or a desire not to complicate the core PS5 upgrade message with promotion of the $900 premium model.

Whether Sony will later use GTA 6 to boost PS5 Pro sales remains an open question.