Grand Theft Auto VI — System Requirements, FPS Estimate & House Rules
2026 · Action, Adventure · Rockstar Games
Official system requirements
Official system requirements for Grand Theft Auto VI are not yet indexed on GameRulePro. Check the publisher's store page for the authoritative Minimum / Recommended specs. Based on its release era and genre, our demand model places it at tier 9 (Very demanding (flagship GPU)).
Multi-GPU FPS estimate
Estimated average FPS by GPU at 1080p / 1440p / 4K, derived from Grand Theft Auto VI's demand tier (tier 9, Very demanding (flagship GPU)) and published TechPowerUp-style relative-performance indices (RTX 4090 = 100), retrieved 2026-08-29. Planning estimates, not benchmarks.
| GPU | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 53 | 35 | 20 |
| RTX 4080 Super | 48 | 32 | 18 |
| RTX 4080 | 46 | 30 | 17 |
| RX 7900 XTX | 51 | 34 | 19 |
| RX 7900 XT | 48 | 32 | 18 |
| RTX 4070 Ti Super | 41 | 27 | 15 |
| RX 7800 XT | 41 | 27 | 15 |
| RTX 4070 Super | 38 | 25 | 15 |
| RTX 4070 | 36 | 24 | 14 |
| RX 7700 XT | 37 | 24 | 14 |
| RTX 3070 | 34 | 22 | 13 |
| RX 6800 XT | 40 | 27 | 15 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 30 | 20 | 11 |
| RX 6700 XT | 36 | 24 | 14 |
| RTX 3060 | 27 | 18 | 10 |
| RX 6600 XT | 31 | 20 | 12 |
| RTX 2060 | 24 | 16 | 9 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 20 | 13 | 8 |
| RX 580 | 23 | 15 | 9 |
| GTX 1060 6GB | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| GTX 1650 | 15 | 10 | 8 |
| Intel Arc A770 | 31 | 20 | 12 |
| UHD 770 (integrated) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Method: a game's demand tier maps to a “GPU index needed for ~60 FPS at 1080p”; each GPU's relative index produces an estimate via a diminishing-returns curve, then scaled for resolution. Source: TechPowerUp GPU database (relative performance), 2026-08-29.
For the full hardware spec sheet and a deeper performance breakdown, see Full specs & performance data on GameFigs.
Pre-launch intelligence
Forward-looking preview material for Grand Theft Auto VI, compiled from official publisher and studio announcements and verified 2026-09-09. Every item is source-linked and labeled with its retrieval date. This is a preview, not an official specification — always confirm final details (release date, price, PC requirements) on the publisher's store page before purchase.
Release date & platforms
Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC version has not been announced; the PC release is widely expected in 2027 but is not confirmed by Rockstar.
Source: Rockstar Games official site (rockstargames.com/VI) · retrieved 2026-09-09
Setting & protagonists
Set in the state of Leonida (Rockstar's stylized Florida) and its neon heart, Vice City. The story follows dual protagonists Lucia and Jason - Rockstar's first lead female character in the series.
Source: Rockstar Games official site (rockstargames.com/VI) · retrieved 2026-09-09
Editions & pricing
Two editions are confirmed: the Standard Edition at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Pre-orders opened June 25, 2026. (Pricing reflects the confirmed console MSRP; PC pricing is not yet published.)
Source: Rockstar Games official site (rockstargames.com/VI) · retrieved 2026-09-09
Engine
Built on Rockstar's RAGE engine, the same technology behind Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. Official PC system requirements remain unpublished.
Source: Rockstar Games / RAGE engine (rockstargames.com/VI) · retrieved 2026-09-09
Frequently asked questions
Common pre-launch questions about Grand Theft Auto VI, answered from official publisher and studio announcements (verified 2026-09-09). Guides, configuration and troubleshooting pages are added after launch.
When does Grand Theft Auto VI release and on what platforms?
Grand Theft Auto VI releases November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Source: official publisher/studio announcements (verified 2026-09-09).
Is Grand Theft Auto VI coming to PC, and what are the system requirements?
A PC version has not been announced. Based on Rockstar's history a PC port typically lands about a year after console, so PC players should plan for 2027. Official publisher system requirements are published on the store page; our projected multi-GPU FPS table gives a pre-launch performance estimate.
Does Grand Theft Auto VI have multiplayer or co-op?
A GTA Online successor is expected, but Rockstar has not detailed its scope or whether it ships day-one. The story campaign follows Lucia and Jason across the Vice City / Leonida setting.
Will Grand Theft Auto VI support mods?
Official mod support is not announced. As with most AAA titles, the PC community typically builds single-player mods after launch. GameRulePro's modding guidance is single-player-only and never for online modes.
Age rating & regional compliance
GameRulePro pairs each title with its ESRB age rating and, where documented, real regulatory notes on loot boxes, skin gambling and randomized monetization. Every line is source-linked and labeled with its retrieval date. This is an educational reference, not legal advice — verify the specifics that apply to your jurisdiction.
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Age rating | Not indexed on GameRulePro | ESRB |
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Open profile →Rules, fair-play & tournament formats
AI search can summarize what Grand Theft Auto VI is — it can't turn your group size, time limits and house-rule preferences into a printable rules book, or generate a tournament bracket with tiebreaks. Run the generators below to build yours. Everything runs in your browser.
Build your house rules
Community-style house rules — not an official rulebook.
Grand Theft Auto VI — House Rules
- Players: 4 (adjust the rule set for odd numbers)
- Every round or session runs on a 40-minute timer; when it expires, the current objective or score decides the round.
- Respawns are unlimited at checkpoints; dying costs progress to the last checkpoint only.
- Disputes go to the session host; a 60-second discussion cap, then a vote. Ties favor the current objective leader.
- These are community house rules for casual play — they replace nothing in any official rulebook.
Game reference
- Grand Theft Auto VI (2026) — Action, Adventure.
- Structural outline based on Action-genre play patterns; adapt to your group.
Generated at GameRulePro · 2026-09-09
How to make house rules for Grand Theft Auto VI
- Open the generator. Use the house-rules or tournament-format generator on this page for Grand Theft Auto VI.
- Set group size and options. Enter player count and toggle a session time limit or permadeath/sit-out rules.
- Pick a tournament format. Choose single elimination, double elimination, or Swiss, then set match length and tiebreak order.
- Add custom rules. Type any house-specific rule into the custom field.
- Print your sheet. Click “Print my rules sheet” for a printable book or bracket.
Typical Action play structure
Community-style reference by genre — not an official rulebook.
Session structure
- Chapter-based pacing — stop at chapter boundaries
- Exploration vs. main-path is a playstyle house rule
- Collectible completion can be a scoring metric in co-op
Release, patch & rule-change notes
Official release date: 2026-11-19. Ongoing patches and version history are published by the developer — for the latest patch notes, see the official store or support page. GameRulePro summarizes the official release only and does not invent patch dates. When a developer ships a rule-affecting update (balance pass, mode change, or ranked-reset), re-run the generator above to keep your house rules in sync.
About Grand Theft Auto VI
Grand Theft Auto VI is Rockstar Games' upcoming open-world action game, set in the state of Leonida and its centerpiece, Vice City. It launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with dual protagonists Jason and Lucia. The standard edition is priced at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99; a PC version has not been announced. Pre-orders opened June 25, 2026.
Sources & attribution
- Game data (release year, genres, platforms, system requirements, description, cover art) via RAWG.io, retrieved 2026-08-21.
- GPU relative-performance indices via TechPowerUp GPU database (relative performance), retrieved 2026-08-29.
- FPS estimates on this page are GameRulePro planning estimates from the demand-tier + GPU-index model — not benchmark results.
- House rules and tournament formats are community-style templates for casual play, not official rulebooks.
- Pre-launch intelligence (release windows, settings, editions, pricing, beta dates) is compiled from each title's official publisher / studio announcements and is source-linked per item with its retrieval date (2026-09-09). Where a detail is from reporting rather than a primary source, the item's source line states so. This is preview material, not an official specification.
- Per-game age-rating & regional compliance reference (ESRB rating via RAWG; curated regulatory notes) from the GameRulePro game-rules dataset, retrieved 2026-08-29.
How the Grand Theft Auto VI FPS estimate and rules generator are computed
Each game is scored on a 0–9 demand tier from its published PC requirements (and a year/genre fallback when requirements are absent). The FPS estimate compares your selected GPU's relative-performance index against the tier's required index using a diminishing-returns curve, then scales for resolution. The rules and tournament builder is a community-style template engine: it formats your group size, match format and tiebreaks into a printable sheet. All outputs are planning guides — verify in-game and agree house rules with your group before play.