GTA 6 graphics could be inferior for Indian gamers. Here’s why

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Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is set to launch next year, likely in the autumn. As anticipated, it will initially be released for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles, with no PC version expected at launch. But, what if I told you that gamers in India may face a slightly less optimal experience compared to other regions? The reason: the PS5 Pro isn't slated for release in India, as confirmed by Sony. Considering GTA 6 is expected to reach its highest graphical fidelity on the Pro console, Indian users might feel left behind with only the standard PS5. While the game will still perform well on the PS5, it may not reach its maximum potential settings or deliver a “performance mode.”

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Is this disappointing? Well, it depends. GTA 6 promises to be an incredibly detailed game. Rockstar Games has a history of pushing the envelope with its major releases, as seen with Red Dead Redemption 2, one of the most graphically advanced and intricate games, even six years after its launch. GTA 6 will likely take these standards even further, with an increase in NPC counts, more explorable buildings, highly detailed environments, and immersive areas such as the Florida Everglades. With new flora and fauna and a dynamic game world, the game will demand significant computing power, which is why the PS5 Pro is speculated to be the ideal platform for playing it.

However, due to regulatory challenges, the PS5 Pro won't be available in India. The use of the 6GHz band with Wi-Fi 7is restricted in India, so Sony India has decided not to release the console in regions affected by this limitation.

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There's also speculation that the PS5 Pro may not reach 60 FPS while running GTA 6, with improvements focusing more on graphical fidelity rather than frame rate, much like the PS4 Pro did with Red Dead Redemption 2. So,