
In a recent earnings call over at Rockstar Games owner 2K, the company's CEO was asked about GTA 6 running on Xbox Series S - and the response should instil come confidence in Series S owners.
In short, CEO Strauss Zelnick says that the team are used to developing for lower spec hardware, and that he's "not really worried" about getting the gigantic game running on Microsoft's Xbox Series S console.
Here's what Zelnick had to say in response to a question about GTA 6 on Xbox Series S:
"Look, we support the platforms where the consumers are for as long as they're there, and we find a way to support platforms despite different levels of tech. Our labels are really good at that. I'm not really worried."
"I've never worried about where hardware was going. And I've said this many times over the years because, first of all, I don't worry about things over which I have zero control. And secondly because I do believe in the audience. The audience is going to show up if you have great properties, and so we just have to make sure to be on an array of platforms."
Given how ambitious the next Grand Theft Auto game sounds, and looks in early footage, this is good to hear. We know that Rockstar is finally ditching Xbox One and PS4 here, so we're hoping for rock-solid performance on both Xbox Series X and S.
Earlier today, we also covered 2K's updated Xbox roadmap, with GTA 6 still firmly planned for a Fall 2025 release. As long as it hits that date, we expect these two Xbox consoles to be the main Microsoft platforms - but who knows what could be on the market if 2K delays the game further. Come on, Rockstar, we're all eagerly awaiting GTA 6 on Xbox!
Series S users, what do you make of these quotes? Tell us your thoughts down below.
[source fool.com, via gamespot.com]
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Confirmed for Switch 2, amirite?
It's hard to believe that surely the biggest game launch in history thus far will likely start out at 30fps.
@16BitHero That is a sad state of affairs for those of us who care (I appreciate there are many who say 30fps doesnt bother them, but since a tv upgrade from lcd it does bother me)
I suspect the ps5 pro will have a good ai upscaled 60hz version, so I can hope for that as I got one today.
It would be nice to think the game will offer a performance mode on all platforms...
@16BitHero it is a it of a bummer, but it’s third person not first so it’s not as important imo, and GTA campaigns have never been very skill based, so it’s not the difference between wining and losing. Of course I’d prefer 60fps, or even an 40fps mode, but I’ve also enjoyed every other GTA at often sub-30fps so why not this one?
I'm sure it will look fine on series s they have had enough time to sort it out!
Yet another example the Series S being quite inferior experience.
@16BitHero You can thank the existence of Series S for that if it does.
Series S has held Series X back all this generation.
@Titntin with the same cpu? Good luck with that!
@Titntin the problem with PRO is so far analysis says games that run at 30 will also run at 30 frames on PRO with improived image though.
Also saw news saying to not expect PRO to have 60 frames everywhere. I think mostly due to same CPU bottleneck.
I guess we will see but I would personally pick up the PRO if 60 fps would be guaranteed but apparently its not the case
@themightyant All very true. It's a rare day one purchase for me nonetheless. The soundtrack and other aspects of cultural immersion like the setting, satire and characters are always the most important part of any GTA game for me.
@16BitHero Absolutely agree. How a game hits you is all about how crafted and designed it is, not the tech with which its delivered. The GTA games have always been exceptional in those regards.
Fun fact, I took a little freelance job and upressed all the vehicles in GTA3 from their playstation versions for the xbox version. Seems a lifetime ago now..
Those who wish to engage with me re the pro, please forgive me, but this is not the thread for such a discussion, so I'll not answer here cept to say I have it and am very happy with my initial findings.
@Titntin that is a fun fact. I remember how smooth and glossy the Xbox version looked in comparison.
Of course they aren’t worried. They could literally shove it out the door running at 540p at a framerate more choppy and stuttery than Bloodborne and it would still sell tens of millions on series S alone. It cannot fail.
But the Series S-!
@GuyinPA75 just because the graphical fidelity is less doesn’t make the experience lesser. People will still have one and won’t feel bad because the XSX has more pixels.
Of course it will run on the series s. The series s is current generation with the same CPU as the Xbox series X. I own a series x and ps5. But I really don’t like the narrative about the series s. As people don’t understand how development works.
Anyways if MS actually advertises. The series s will be the cheapest way for someone to play GTA 6. And throughout the years GTA is about the experience not graphics.
@Vaako007 Do not disagree with you at all. Absolutely agree 110%.
But you are forgetting this is the generation of gamers that cry profusely if the frame rate not, one billion, seven hundred, twenty two thousand, frames per second. If the FPS are not that high, their eyeballs melt, skulls explode, and their eliteism fails to register.
So there's that.
@Vaako007 "As people don’t understand how development works."
Exactly.
Majority of developers will always target first thing, the lowest common denominator. That is why many (including myself) believe, beyond shadow of a doubt, the Series S is holding the Series X back.
And they are correct in believing and saying that.
I hope it comes out on PC alongside consoles this time. PC always waits a year or two.
@CutchuSlow not coming to pc for at least a year rockstar already confirmed this
@cornholio005 confirmed when? I couldn't find any info on this.
Hi watched a dev blog on a podcast where they stated it would not come to pc right away. Usually the timeframe will be consistent with previous releases while not actually stating 1 year that is the usual timeframe. They do this to combat piracy from pc side.I am mainly on pc and was hoping they would release with console
I mean....that's Zelnick the head of 2K, not Rockstar nor a dev/director at Rockstar.
I'm sure it will run on Series S but it will probably be 'not a good experience'. I hope I'm very wrong for everyone with a Series S.
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