- A job listing suggests that GTA 6 will feature a strong emphasis on ray tracing.
- We saw evidence of ray traced lighting and reflections from the first trailer.
- Both the PS5 Pro and GTA 6 focus on ray tracing, making them a good combo.
Ever since the GTA 6 trailer dropped, it was clear that visuals would be a huge part of the game. According to analysis, it showed a heavy emphasis on ray-traced shadows and reflections.
Several months later, a new listing confirms that GTA 6 will indeed focus on ray-tracing for its visuals.
Why it matters: This would make GTA 6 Rockstar Games’ first AAA game to be built around ray-tracing.
![Rockstar job listing](https://tech4gamers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gta-6-ray-tracing.jpg)
According to a job listing via Twisted Voxel on Rockstar Games’ Linkedin, the team is looking for a ‘Senior Graphics Programmer.’ This position requires someone with experience in using real-time ray-tracing APIs. The evidence aligns with what the first trailer showcased.
However, this isn’t something Rockstar Games is debuting with GTA 6. The developer used similar tech for the next-gen GTA 5 update, but the upcoming release is expected to take things up a notch.
Undoubtedly, this would make GTA 6 a title that won’t easily run on most hardware. Recent games like Spider-Man 2 feature ray tracing for their lighting in all modes, and if Rockstar Games relies on a similar setup, consoles and PCs could be pushed to their limits.
However, this also makes the PS5 Pro an appealing console for those interested in Rockstar Games’ upcoming title.
![GTA 6](https://tech4gamers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GTA-6-Vice-City-1.jpg)
According to various leaks, the PS5 Pro will greatly emphasize ray tracing. Sony is reportedly asking studios to prepare their games for the pro console by integrating enhanced ray-tracing and higher resolution support.
Reports also stated that Sony is preparing for GTA 6 in particular. Therefore, both should go hand-in-hand quite well.
GTA 6 seems to be the biggest release of this decade. Therefore, it seems quite fitting for this title to rely on cutting-edge technology as it approaches the final stages of development. The game is still on track for a 2025 launch.
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