Rumors About GTA VI Releasing on PS6 Debunked by Trailer Evidence

In recent weeks, speculation has been circulating online suggesting that Grand Theft Auto VI might skip the PlayStation 5 entirely and instead launch exclusively on the upcoming PlayStation 6. According to some rumors, Rockstar Games is allegedly holding back the full power of GTA VI to align with Sony's next-gen console, which is expected to arrive years from now. But is there any truth to these claims?

The answer, based on currently available information, appears to be no.

First and foremost, Rockstar Games officially announced that GTA VI is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2025. There has been no mention—official or otherwise—of a PS6 version. While it's common for blockbuster titles to eventually be remastered for future hardware, that doesn't mean the game is being developed with PS6 as its primary platform.

Moreover, fans who closely analyzed the second trailer of GTA VI noted something very telling: many of the visual cues, lighting effects, and rendering details are consistent with what the PS5 is capable of today. Some even spotted debug indicators and development tools that suggest the trailer footage was at least partially captured on current-gen PlayStation hardware.

In short, claims that the second trailer was generated using PS6 hardware are not supported by any verifiable evidence. Quite the opposite—the trailer seems to confirm the game is already well-optimized for PS5.

So where are these PS6 rumors coming from?

Some sources cite anonymous “leaks” or marketing speculation about Rockstar “future-proofing” GTA VI. However, without any confirmation from Rockstar or Sony, these ideas remain purely speculative. The hype around GTA VI is immense, and it's not unusual for unfounded rumors to gain traction in the absence of new official updates.

For now, fans should rest easy knowing that GTA VI is confirmed for PS5, and there’s no reason to believe it will bypass this generation. While a PS6 version could arrive one day—just as GTA V was eventually remastered for multiple generations—it’s clear that the initial release is built with the PS5 in mind.

So don’t believe everything you read. Watch the trailers, follow the facts, and get ready for 2025.