If GTA 6 looks this good on PS5, imagine what PS6 will do

Sony has made the official announcement that it is already working on the next-generation PlayStation console. In his recent interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment‘s new president and CEO Hideaki Nishino revealed that PlayStation 6 is currently "top of mind" for the company.

This official announcement comes when fans are yet to come to terms with the visual jump demonstrated by GTA 6 on the vanilla PS5 and, of course, speculation is growing about how Rockstar's megahit would shape up on PS6 hardware.

GTA 6 already seems next-gen but PS6 could redefine what that means

Though Sony is yet to announce specs or a release date for the PlayStation 6, the developer's open talk about working on the game indicates a significant move towards future-proofing the PlayStation platform.

With Rockstar's GTA 6 trailer featuring rich city landscapes, real-world lighting, and intricate animations all running on PS5, many are now wondering what Rockstar can do with improved hardware.Industry observers anticipate PS6 to bring with it seismic improvements in terms of ray tracing, AI, load times, and physics. Considering how long GTA 6 would likely stay popular after launch , just like GTA 5 stayed in the game for more than a decade, there is increasing speculation a PS6-bumped version of the game may appear a few years into the future.

Others even speculate on features such as 4K at 120 FPS gameplay, more intelligent NPC behavior, and deeper environmental interactivity reserved for PS6.

Sony's next-gen emphasis is a perfect fit for GTA 6's long tail

Sony's announcement doesn't specifically name launch titles but given PlayStation's long history of tight cooperation with Rockstar Games, it wouldn't be surprising if GTA 6 had some central role to play in the PS6 ecosystem, whether in the form of a remaster, performance update, or bundled release.

The timing fits too. If PS6 is eyeing a launch around 2027–2028, that would coincide with the later part of GTA 6's lifespan, where gamers will be clamoring for more content or better experiences.

Sony’s PS6 confirmation couldn’t come at a better time. With GTA 6 pushing PS5 to its upper limits, it’s only natural for players to wonder what’s next. And if history is any guide, the next chapter of this blockbuster saga might look even better on the next PlayStation.Also Read: GTA 6’s ending is in “development hell” claims leaker and that may be why Rockstar delayed the game