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PS5 Pro setup for GTA 6

Before GTA 6 unlocks, set your PS5 Pro to 4K output, turn on HDR and run Adjust HDR, then set up 3D audio, which the game uses on every PS5 and PS5 Pro. Each step below follows Sony's own support pages and links to them.

Updated Nov 12, 2026. Every fact links to its source.

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Setup steps

  1. 01Confirmed

    Update the system software

    Do this first, so the settings below match what Sony describes.

    SettingsSystemSystem SoftwareSystem Software Update and Settings

    • Turn on Download Update Files Automatically.
    • Turn on Install Update Files Automatically, so updates go in while the console sleeps.

    PlayStation Support, "How to set up auto-downloads and updates"checked Nov 12, 2026

  2. 02Confirmed

    Set 4K output

    The PS5 Pro reads your TV and picks the highest resolution it supports. It's worth checking that it actually did.

    SettingsScreen and VideoVideo OutputResolution

    • Leave it on Automatic, which picks the highest resolution your TV supports, or choose 2160p for 4K.
    • Use the HDMI cable that came with the console.
    • If your TV has an HDMI 2.1 port, plug the console into that one.

    If the picture flickers, Sony suggests setting Video Transfer Rate to -1 or -2 on the same screen.

    PlayStation Support, "How to change PS5 console resolution"checked Nov 12, 2026

  3. 03Confirmed

    Turn on HDR

    HDR gives a wider range of brightness and color than standard output, which shows most where bright lights sit against dark scenes.

    SettingsScreen and VideoVideo OutputHDR

    • Choose On When Supported to use HDR only in games and apps built for it.
    • Or choose Always On, which converts everything to HDR output.

    PlayStation Support, "How to enable HDR on a PS5 console"checked Nov 12, 2026

  4. 04Confirmed

    Run Adjust HDR

    This is Sony's HDR brightness calibration for your TV.

    SettingsScreen and VideoVideo OutputAdjust HDR

    • Follow the on-screen instructions for each screen.
    • Sony describes it as fine brightness adjustment and optimized HDR rendering for your setup.

    PlayStation Support, "How to enable HDR on a PS5 console"checked Nov 12, 2026

  5. 05Confirmed

    Check Enhance PSSR Image Quality

    This PS5 Pro setting improves image quality in some games that use PSSR. Sony turns it on by default.

    SettingsScreen and VideoVideo OutputEnhance PSSR Image Quality

    • Make sure it is on. It only appears on PS5 Pro.
    • Rockstar hasn't said how GTA VI responds to this setting, so treat it as a check, not a promise.

    PlayStation Support, "How to change PS5 console resolution"checked Nov 12, 2026

  6. 06Confirmed

    Set up 3D audio on headphones

    GTA VI uses Tempest 3D Audio on PS5 / PS5 Pro, and a personal profile makes positioning work better for your ears.

    SettingsSound3D Audio (Headphones)Create Personalized 3D Audio Profile

    • Follow the prompts: listen to sounds and answer where they seem to come from.
    • Turn on Enable 3D Audio for Headphones.
    • Or pick one of Sony's five presets if you'd rather skip the test.

    PlayStation Support, "How to set up 3D audio on PS5 consoles"checked Nov 12, 2026

  7. 07Confirmed

    Or set up 3D audio on TV speakers

    Sony can also measure your room with the controller's built-in mic and tune 3D audio for TV speakers.

    SettingsSound3D Audio (TV)

    • Sit where you normally play and follow the on-screen measurement.
    • Compare stereo and 3D afterwards and keep the one you like.
    • Measure again if you move the TV or your seat.

    PlayStation Support, "How to set up 3D audio on PS5 consoles"checked Nov 12, 2026

  8. 08Confirmed

    Check your free storage

    PlayStation says to clear at least 212 GB for GTA VI.

    SettingsStorage

    • Look at free space on Console Storage.
    • To delete, go to Console Storage > Games and Apps, choose what to remove, then Delete. You can download your purchases again later.
    • If you added an M.2 SSD, you can send new downloads there from Settings > Storage > Installation Location.

    PlayStation Support, "How to manage PS5 console storage space"checked Nov 12, 2026

  9. 09Confirmed

    Let it download in rest mode

    With this on, the console keeps downloading and updating while it sleeps.

    SettingsSystemPower SavingFeatures Available in Rest Mode

    • Turn on Stay Connected to the Internet.
    • Turn on Enable Turning On PS5 from Network if you want to wake the console from the PlayStation App or Remote Play.
    • Then go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Automatic Updates and turn on Auto-Download and Auto-Install in Rest Mode.

    PlayStation Support, "How to change power-saving settings"checked Nov 12, 2026

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