{
  "id": 5971775,
  "title": "PS5 emulator can now run the console version of GTA V at up to 60 FPS on PC, but quickly crashes as tweakers continue to optimize — PS5 emulation advancing at an astronomical pace leading up to GTA VI launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/ps5-emulator-can-now-run-the-console-version-of-gta-v-at-up-to-60-fps",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-06T11:48:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/ps5-emulator-can-now-run-the-console-version-of-gta-v-at-up-to-60-fps-on-pc-but-quickly-crashes-as-tweakers-continue-to-optimize-ps5-emulation-advancing-at-an-astronomical-pace-leading-up-to-gta-vi-launch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The PS5 emulation scene is advancing rapidly, with the console version of GTA V now playable at up to 60 FPS on PC, according to recent developments. This progress was made possible by modders fine-tuning their approach to the emulation software. Initially, GTA V was only functional up to the initial splash screen, but significant strides have been made since then. The KytyPS5 emulator, the most prominent in the field, has been instrumental in this achievement. Despite the impressive frame rates, the game quickly crashes as soon as the cutscene where Franklin and Lamar's characters appear, signaling the need for further optimization. This milestone is particularly significant as it brings the PS5 emulation process closer to the launch of GTA VI. The effort demonstrates the dedication of the emulation community and the potential for playing high-quality, 3D games on PC before an official port is released.",
  "summary": "A spark was lit under the PS5 emulation scene a couple of months ago and instead of fading over time, it seems to be burning brighter than ever. GTA V now runs between 40-60 FPS for a few minutes before crashing, along with several other games being rendered smoothly.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}