GTA 6 players can still experience the game at 60fps, but it comes at a cost

GTA 6 is right around the corner, but it’s been hit by yet another controversy. Rockstar Games recently confirmed the game targets 30fps, even on high-end consoles like the PlayStation Pro.

While it probably won’t affect the game’s total sales, many gamers are appalled.

If they bought new hardware such as a PlayStation 5 Pro and a fancy new TV to go with it, we can understand why, but there’s already a potential fix floating around online.

Some argue that, depending on the TV you have, you’ll still be able to play the game at 30fps, but in a way that feels like 60fps. Here’s how.

This ‘hack’ comes from @jotmanjotman on X, who responded to DiscussingFilm’s post about GTA VI’s 30fps lock to share a “game changer” idea.

“Samsung TVs have a game motion plus setting that makes 30 fps games feel like 60. I used it for RDR2, and it was a game changer,” said jotmanjotman.

Most modern TVs have a Game Mode somewhere in their settings, but few have the Motion Plus setting that jotmanjotman describes. In the case of Samsung TVs, it’s only available on the high-end models like QLED and OLED.

After checking my own TV, I unfortunately don’t have that setting, so I’m unable to try it for myself, but whilst researching online, it does seem to make a difference. There’s a catch, though.

While gamers have reported the Motion Plus setting can make a 30fps game feel like it’s running at 60, it does cause some input delay.

For online multiplayer games this is absolutely a deal-breaker however jotmanjotman argues for a single-player RPG or story-driven game like Red Dead Redemption 2 or GTA VI that shouldn’t matter too much.

Personally, I’d rather have better inputs, but those who don’t care about a second delay, this might be your ticket to playing GTA VI at ‘60fps’.

With the game launching on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, you’ve got time to try it with other capped 30fps games to see what you think.

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Is GTA 6 30fps cap really the end of the world?

Since Rockstar dropped this bombshell, gamers around the world have cried out in protest, with some believing the game’s going to flop as a result.

It seems a bit dramatic given how no Rockstar game has ever targeted 60fps at launch, yet they’re some of the highest-selling games in history.

Personally, I think you only really notice the jump from 30fps to 60fps when you’ve played both versions of the game.

Switching between a game’s Quality and Performance mode makes you really see the difference, but since GTA VI will lack these different modes, everyone will have the same experience. There’ll be nothing to compare it to.

It’s also worth keeping in mind that Rockstar is a master when it comes to optimisation. While the world will be played at 30fps, it’s highly likely that it won’t dip below that target, and you’ll still get to soak up all of the in-game details at the same time.

Those who really can’t stand the idea of playing GTA VI at 30fps will just have to wait for the PC version, as even if Rockstar doesn’t boost the framerate, there’ll inevitably be some mods that do the trick.

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