5 reasons why GTA 6 might be timed-exclusive to PS5 Pro

Both GTA 6 and PlayStation 5 Pro are currently two of the most anticipated things in the gaming community. While Grand Theft Auto fans have their eyes buried on Rockstar Games for any hints about the upcoming title, PlayStation fans are eager to see what Sony has been cooking with the PS5 Pro. Many fans also believe that these two things combined can provide the best gaming experience in the future.

With that being said, this article discusses five reasons why Sony could make GTA 6 timed-exclusive to PlayStation 5 Pro during its release.

Note: This article is subjective and only reflects the writer’s opinions. The listing is not in any order.

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Five reasons why GTA 6 could release on PS5 Pro first

1) Sony and Rockstar Games’ partnership

Both Sony and Rockstar Games are known for their strategic partnership in the past. While the console giant has yet to land a massive deal like Grand Theft Auto 4’s timed-exclusive DLCs on Xbox 360, players have enjoyed some great exclusive benefits in the past. However, Sony could utilize the release of GTA 6 in its favor.

The upcoming game is one of the biggest projects, on which even Rockstar’s competitors are keeping a close eye. In that case, Sony could strategically sweep the deal and make Grand Theft Auto 6 timed-exclusive on PS5 Pro.

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2) The console will have more hardware power than the base variant

GTA 6 fans are looking forward to the PS5 Pr, as it is rumored to have slightly more hardware and software power compared to the base PlayStation 5 console. The first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer worried many fans about whether or not their consoles would be able to handle the game.

However, the news of the PlayStation 5 Pro’s release came as a relief, and many fans are looking forward to upgrading their platforms before GTA 6’s release. Sony has the perfect chance to make the upcoming game timed-exclusive to PS5 Pro.

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3) Xbox is already beating PlayStation in terms of game catalog

There is no doubt that Xbox is beating PlayStation in terms of exclusive and new titles on the current-gen consoles. While the PS5’s popularity beat the Xbox Series X|S during its release, fans are now questioning why Sony hasn’t released any major games on its latest console yet.

Therefore, Sony could make Grand Theft Auto 6 timed-exclusive to the PlayStation 5 Pro to repair the damage to an extent. While the State of Play’s May 2024 event did not show the GTA 6 trailer 2, Sony could utilize its upcoming events to make a grand statement.

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4) Grand Theft Auto 6 and PS5 Pro could be an exclusive bundle

Grand Theft Auto fans are more likely to buy a bundled console for the upcoming game (Image via Rockstar Games)

Bundling GTA 6 and the PlayStation 5 Pro is one of the best things Sony could do in the future. Many gamers prefer bundled packages as they offer more value and exclusive content in the game. If the upcoming console and the game come in a bundle, players will surely flock to get their hands on it as soon as possible.

Releasing a bundle could also reduce the GTA 6 price tag, which is already rumored to be around $150.

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5) Sony could use Grand Theft Auto 6 to promote its new console

The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has made many related entities popular (Image via Rockstar Games)

Sony will also need an audience to promote its upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro console. Grand Theft Auto 6 seems like a great slingshot at this point to reach a bigger audience.

The GTA 6 PC release date is already uncertain and no console player would like to join the same lobby. If Sony makes the upcoming game timed-exclusive to PS5 Pro, players will have no choice but to get the console.