Players Defend 30 FPS in GTA VI as Rockstar Fans’ Starfield Reaction Resurfaces

GTA VI’s 30 FPS limit on all consoles has sparked a debate among players. Some are accusing Rockstar fans of hypocrisy, citing their criticism of Starfield’s frame rate.

The current console generation has accustomed many players to 60 FPS as a standard. Some had hoped for the same performance from Rockstar’s new game, including on PS5 Pro. Official confirmation that GTA VI will run at 30 FPS at launch even on Sony’s expensive console has prompted a strong reaction.

Social media has filled with mockery and complaints. Some of the criticism was aimed at people who bought a PS5 Pro and expensive OLED TVs specifically for the game, expecting a high frame rate. Some users also said they had canceled their preorders.

Others have pointed to what they see as a double standard in the gaming community. Bethesda’s Starfield faced harsh criticism for its 30 FPS limit at launch. Some players now question why GTA VI is receiving a more lenient response than games from other studios.

Red Dead Redemption 2, released in 2018, has still not been released with 60 FPS support on consoles.