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[Don Carlo]

From the article cover that found the listing:

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.

According to a job listing 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.

I mean, I'm sure Rockstar is expecting to blow us away on the visuals front, but this seems like some nice confirmation.

 

[Gaiff]

>We’re looking for someone with experience with ray tracing

Journalist: GTA 6 will have a huge focus on ray tracing.

Lol.

 

[TexMex]

Wow what more confirmation can you ask for that’s case closed folks

 

[Killer8]

It seems pretty obvious when the GTAV remaster already has ray-traced shadows and reflections.

 

[cormack12]

I hope it's as good as their HDR

 

[TheRedRiders]

Rockstar's along with a small handful of other studios have always chased bleeding edge visuals in games. I suspect they'll push the ray-tracing technology to feats with GTA 6.

I'm really curious to see how the game and its RT implementation will run on the PS5 Pro.

 

[eerik9000]

This position requires someone with experience in using real-time ray-tracing APIs.

No, the listing literally says it is not required. WTF is this bullshit?!

 

[nosoynadie22]

720p/30fps on Series X and PS5 confirmed

 

[Diddy X]

This game will last for this and 2 more generations so it needs to have the best tech.

 

[Unknown?]

720p/30fps on Series X and PS5 confirmed

Give me the 480i option for extra bells and whistles!

 

[nosoynadie22]

Give me the 480i option for extra bells and whistles!

240P 22Fps for amazing graphics in Series S

 

[Unknown?]

240P 22Fps for amazing graphics in Series S

The ultimate cinematic version!

 

[killatopak]

If true, that dampens my Switch 2 release dreams. I even doubt it would do well on Series S much less on the Switch 2.

 

[DragonNCM]

If true, that dampens my Switch 2 release dreams. I even doubt it would do well on Series S much less on the Switch 2.

This will run like ass on series S with 520P resolution & settings below low......

 

[Dorfdad]

Was going to get a ps5 pro but We going to need that PS5 Pro Max sooner than I thought.
Need that sweet sweet 30fps build!!

 

[WitchHunter]

I vividly remember when 3Dfx announced the Tarolli buffer soft shadows and other nifty things. AND EVERYONE SHAT ON IT. But 20 years later... oooohhhhhhhhhh aaahhhhhhhhhhhh.

 

[AV]

Feel like a lot of people could have told you this five years ago. GTA VI was always going to be Vice City, you know, the place with all the really nice looking neon lights everywhere..? Boy, they'd sure look good with some decent realistic light technology...

 

[pqueue]

Do. Not. Want.

give me spectacular performance over lighting.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

30 confirmed?

 

[consoul]

Experience with real-time ray tracing "not required to apply for this position."
=
GTA6 built around ray-tracing. HUGE focus!

 

[ultrazilla]

From the article cover that found the listing:



I mean, I'm sure Rockstar is expecting to blow us away on the visuals front, but this seems like some nice confirmation.

 

[amigastar]

I mean Raytracing seems logical since they target PS5 Pro as their go to console probably.
I can see the specs for PC, an RTX 5070.

 

[Kumomeme]

LOL this is something that no brainer without even need to dig on someone linkedin

 

[poppabk]

Skills specifically listed as not being required:
Ray tracing
Somehow the takeaway:
Rockstar are going all in on ray tracing

 

[Dorfdad]

Do. Not. Want.

give me spectacular performance over lighting.

Can’t market or sell that to consumers they only can see visuals

 

[GigaBowser]

dont care bouts it just make the shooting good for one time

 

[lh032]

looks like ps5 pro comes in on time

 

[Esppiral]

RIP consoles.

 

[Ozriel]

LOL this is something that no brainer without even need to dig on someone linkedin

How is it a ‘no-brainer’ when the article’s premise is completely wrong?

 

[nemiroff]

 

[onQ123]

Just call the people who enhanced the PC GTA games with better graphics

 

[Dr.Morris79]

Just entering buildings would be a greater boon

 

[alucard0712_rus]

This will run like ass on series S with 520P resolution & settings below low......

Drop ray tracing and that's it

 

[Fart Knight]

 

[RagnarokIV]

>We’re looking for someone with experience with ray tracing

Journalist: GTA 6 will have a huge focus on ray tracing.

Lol.

Literally BUILT AROUND IT!!!1

 

[GymWolf]

Hopefully not, i prefer if they dedicate most of the resources elsewhere.

 

[CuteFaceJay]

no shock as to why RT never shown up on the PC version.

 

[Kenpachii]

Those consoles aint going to run RT for shit in such game, so highly doubt they care much other then a tacked on feature.

 

[krumble]

We are going to be lucky if it hits 30fps aren't we ..

 

[Don Carlo]

Ok I feel stupid now :|

 

[Myths]

Yeah, not the guys who modded the game. That would make too much sense…

 

[marjo]

How is it a ‘no-brainer’ when the article’s premise is completely wrong?

Well, to be fair, the job posting does say that ray-tracing experience, while not required, is desirable.

I think the bigger point is that this is for Rockstar Toronto which, in the past, has been responsible for the Windows ports of the GTA games. Nothing at all to do with consoles.

 

[RCU005]

It wouldn't surprise me if the PS5 Pro is being made specifically for GTA6.

 

[hlm666]

Well, to be fair, the job posting does say that ray-tracing experience, while not required, is desirable.

I think the bigger point is that this is for Rockstar Toronto which, in the past, has been responsible for the Windows ports of the GTA games. Nothing at all to do with consoles.

Interesting observation since the 2 apis actually listed are somewhat pc specific aswell.

Looking for that senior position at this stage though makes one think chances of a pc release at or close to console launch is rather low. Unless the release is further away than we think in general.