Grand Theft Auto VI vs Rage 2

• Perspective: Third-Person (Likely with First-Person option)
• Setting: State of Leonida (Fictional Florida), including Vice City
• Expected Release (Consoles): 2026-05-26
• Online Mode: New iteration of GTA Online expected
• PC Release: Expected at a later date (Not at initial console launch)
• Platforms (Initial Launch): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
• Protagonists: Dual Protagonists: Lucia and Jason
• Unique Feature: Return to Vice City in a modern setting, first female playable protagonist in a modern GTA, dual protagonist narrative, next-generation RAGE engine capabilities.

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-player (with some social components/events)
• Setting: Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland
• Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia
• Unique Feature: Combination of id Software's FPS combat with Avalanche Studios' open-world and vehicular expertise; Nanotrite superpowers; Overdrive combat mode; Wingstick.

• Dual Protagonist Interaction: Lucia and Jason are partners. While players control one at a time (with likely switching mechanics), they will interact extensively, undertake missions together, and their relationship will be a core part of the narrative. This is not a companion in the traditional AI-controlled sense, but rather two intertwined playable characters.
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• Mission-Specific Allies (Temporary): During certain missions or heists, Lucia and Jason will likely recruit or work alongside other AI-controlled characters with specific skills (e.g., hacker, gunman, driver), similar to heist crew members in GTA V. Their involvement would be scripted and temporary.
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• None (Primarily Solo): RAGE 2 is a single-player experience focused on Walker. While you interact with key allies like Lily Prowley, Loosum Hagar, John Marshall, and Dr. Kvasir for missions and story progression, they do not act as persistent, controllable combat companions in the field.

• Hidden Packages / Briefcases: Classic GTA collectible. Packages containing money, weapons, or lore, hidden throughout the vast map of Leonida.
• Unique Stunt Jumps: Designated ramps or locations for performing spectacular vehicle stunts, a staple in the GTA series.
• Lore-Building Items (e.g., Epsilon Tracts, Letters Scraps equivalent): Collectibles that piece together side stories, conspiracy theories, or provide background on the world and its inhabitants.
• Points of Interest / Landmarks: Discoverable locations, photo opportunities, or interactive landmarks that encourage exploration and may provide small rewards or achievements.
• Illegal Goods / Contraband (Mission-related or free-roam): Potentially related to criminal enterprises, finding and collecting stashes of drugs, weapons, or other illicit items for profit or missions.

• Arks: Sealed underground bunkers from before the asteroid impact. Discovering and clearing Arks unlocks new Nanotrite abilities for Walker and new weapons. They are major points of interest and progression.
• Data Pads: PDAs or similar devices found throughout the wasteland, containing lore entries, personal logs, and information about the world, its inhabitants, and past events.
• Storage Containers: Orange-glowing containers found in various locations, holding Feltrite (upgrade currency), cash, or other resources.
• Spy Drones: Small, hovering Authority drones that must be shot down. Destroying them all in a region often contributes to location completion and rewards.
• MBTV Banners / Targets (Mutant Bash TV): Within the Mutant Bash TV arenas, specific targets or banners might need to be destroyed for challenges or completion.

• Crime
• Satire of Modern American Culture
• Ambition
• Loyalty
• Betrayal
• Dual Protagonist Narrative
• Heists
• Criminal Underworld
• Consequences

• Post-Apocalyptic
• Wasteland Survival
• Mutants
• Rival Factions
• Vehicular Combat
• Nanotrite Superpowers
• Anarchy
• Punk Rock Aesthetic
• Dark Humor
• Anti-Authoritarianism
• Mayhem & Carnage

• Handguns: Firearm (Sidearm)
  A variety of pistols and revolvers, standard for personal defense and close-quarters combat. Expected to be highly customizable.
• Submachine Guns (SMGs): Firearm (Automatic)
  Compact automatic weapons suitable for drive-by shootings and medium-range engagements. High rate of fire.
• Shotguns: Firearm (Close Quarters)
  Devastating at close range, including pump-action and automatic variants. Essential for room clearing and heavy encounters.
• Assault Rifles: Firearm (Versatile Automatic)
  The workhorse firearms for many combat scenarios, offering a balance of range, power, and rate of fire. Extensive customization expected.
• Sniper Rifles: Firearm (Long Range)
  For taking out targets from a distance. Different models with varying scopes and power.
• Heavy Weapons: Firearm (High Impact)
  Including LMGs, grenade launchers, and rocket launchers (RPG) for dealing with vehicles and heavily armored targets.
• Melee Weapons: Hand-to-Hand Combat
  A range of melee options from fists, knives, baseball bats, to more exotic choices, with potentially improved melee combat mechanics.
• Throwables: Explosive/Tactical
  Grenades, Molotov cocktails, sticky bombs, tear gas, and other throwable items for area denial, damage, or tactical advantage.

• Sidewinder Pistol: Pistol
  Standard starting pistol. Can be upgraded with mods like a burst fire or armor-piercing rounds.
• Ranger Assault Rifle: Assault Rifle
  Versatile automatic rifle, effective at medium range. Upgradable for better stability, damage, and magazine size.
• Combat Shotgun: Shotgun
  Devastating at close range. Alternate fire mode can be a concussive blast that sends enemies flying.
• Smart Rocket Launcher: Heavy Weapon (Explosive)
  Fires rockets that can lock onto targets or be dumb-fired. Alternate fire allows for multiple target locks.
• Grav-Dart Launcher: Special Weapon
  Fires darts that can attach to enemies or objects. A second dart fired nearby will cause the first target to be violently pulled towards the second dart's impact point.
• Firestorm Revolver: Revolver (Incendiary)
  Fires rounds that can be remotely detonated to set enemies ablaze. Multiple rounds can be stuck to a target before detonation.
• Hyper-Cannon: Energy Weapon (Railgun)
  A powerful railgun that can be charged to fire a devastating penetrating shot. Can pierce multiple enemies and some cover.
• Pulse Cannon: Energy Weapon (Automatic)
  Fires rapid energy projectiles that can disintegrate enemies. Generates heat and can overheat if fired continuously.
• Wingstick: Throwable (Returning Blade)
  A signature RAGE weapon. A three-bladed boomerang that can lock onto enemies, dealing significant damage and often decapitating them. Can be upgraded for multiple targets or explosive tips.
• Grenades (Frag, EMP): Throwable (Explosive/Utility)
  Standard fragmentation grenades for area damage and EMP grenades for disabling Authority shields or vehicles.
• BFG 9000 (Bonus Weapon): Super Weapon (Energy)
  Iconic weapon from DOOM, available as a pre-order bonus or in the Deluxe Edition. Fires a massive ball of energy that obliterates most enemies.
• Feltrite Laser Launcher (Rise of the Ghosts DLC): Energy Weapon
  A powerful laser weapon introduced in the 'Rise of the Ghosts' expansion.
• Sword of Transitus (TerrorMania DLC): Melee/Special Weapon
  A magical sword introduced in the 'TerrorMania' expansion, capable of powerful melee attacks and interacting with dimensional rifts.

• Body Armor (Purchasable): Players will likely be able to purchase different levels of body armor (e.g., light, medium, heavy) to absorb damage from gunfire. This typically acts as a secondary health bar and is depleted before health.
• Clothing with Minor Protection (Speculative): Certain heavy clothing items (e.g., biker jackets, tactical vests as part of outfits) might offer very minor damage resistance or cosmetic armor appearance, though the primary protection comes from dedicated body armor pickups/purchases.

• Ranger Armor (Walker's Suit): Walker's signature Ranger armor. While not customizable with different pieces in the traditional RPG sense, its capabilities are enhanced through Nanotrite abilities and upgrades that improve Walker's health, damage resistance (via Constitution ability), and combat effectiveness. Cosmetic variations might be available through editions or unlocks.
• Nicholas Raine Armor (Deluxe Edition): A cosmetic armor skin for Walker, styled after Nicholas Raine, the protagonist of the original RAGE. Included in the Deluxe Edition.

• Extensive Wardrobe Options: Players will be able to customize Lucia's and Jason's appearance with a vast array of clothing items including tops, bottoms, outerwear, footwear, headwear, and accessories. Clothing stores will be present throughout Leonida.
• Style Categories: Likely to include various styles reflecting the Vice City/Florida setting: beachwear, casual wear, formal attire, street style, tactical gear for heists, and more.
• Hair & Tattoos: Barbershops and tattoo parlors are expected to return, allowing for detailed customization of hairstyles, facial hair (for Jason), and body art for both protagonists.
• Outfits for Activities/Missions: Specific outfits may be required for certain missions or provide minor gameplay benefits (e.g., a uniform for infiltration), or simply allow players to role-play different scenarios.

• Ranger Armor: Walker's primary attire is the Ranger suit. While direct aesthetic customization of the suit itself (beyond choosing male/female Walker) is limited in the base game, different editions or unlocks (like the Nicholas Raine Armor skin in the Deluxe Edition) provided alternate appearances.
• Weapon Skins: Some editions or DLCs offered cosmetic skins for weapons (e.g., Reaper Assault Rifle skin in TerrorMania Deluxe upgrade).
• Vehicle Skins: Skins were available for vehicles, particularly the Phoenix, like the Wasteland Celebrity Phoenix skin or Mutant Monster Truck skin through special editions or DLCs.

GTA VI is expected to feature Rockstar's largest and most detailed open world to date, encompassing the diverse state of Leonida. Confirmed regions include Vice City (a reimagined Miami), alongside other areas like Grassrivers (potentially an Everglades-like area), Leonida Keys (Florida Keys analogue), Port Gellhorn (industrial/port area), Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga. The map will feature urban sprawls, beaches, swamps, and rural countryside, offering a wide range of environments.

• Cars (Sedans, Sports Cars, Muscle Cars, SUVs, Trucks, etc.): Land Vehicle (Wheeled)
  A vast array of civilian, commercial, and high-performance cars with extensive customization options for performance and aesthetics. Improved driving physics and vehicle deformation expected.
• Motorcycles (Cruisers, Sport Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Choppers): Land Vehicle (Two-Wheeled)
  Various types of motorcycles offering agile transportation and unique handling characteristics. Customizable.
• Aircraft (Planes, Helicopters, Jets): Air Vehicle
  A selection of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters for aerial travel, combat, and activities. May include private jets, seaplanes (given the Florida-like setting), and attack choppers.
• Boats (Speedboats, Yachts, Fishing Boats, Personal Watercraft): Water Vehicle
  Diverse watercraft suitable for navigating Leonida's extensive waterways, including Vice City's coastline, rivers, swamps (Grassrivers), and the Leonida Keys. Expect improved water physics.
• Commercial & Utility Vehicles: Land Vehicle (Specialized)
  Trucks, vans, buses, taxis, emergency service vehicles (police, fire, ambulance), and other specialized vehicles that populate the world and can be commandeered by the player.
• Recreational Vehicles: Land/Water Vehicle
  Likely to include vehicles for leisure activities such as ATVs, off-road buggies, bicycles, and potentially items like jet skis.

• Phoenix: Primary Player Vehicle (Upgradable All-Terrain Assault Car)
  Walker's main customizable and upgradable vehicle. Equipped with machine guns, rockets, and other unlockable offensive and defensive capabilities. Can be summoned almost anywhere in the wasteland.
• Icarus: Gyrocopter / Light Air Vehicle
  A small, agile gyrocopter allowing for aerial traversal and reconnaissance of the wasteland. Useful for reaching high places or bypassing difficult terrain.
• Raptor: Motorcycle
  A fast and nimble motorcycle for quick travel across the wasteland, though offering little protection.
• ChazCar: Classic Car (Customizable)
  A pre-war classic car that can be found and driven, belonging to Chaz Morass. Can be upgraded.
• Booma (Goon Squad Monster Truck): Monster Truck (Faction Vehicle)
  A heavily armored and armed monster truck used by the Goon Squad. Can be commandeered.
• Pulverizer (River Hogs Vehicle): Heavy Armored Vehicle (Faction Vehicle)
  A large, durable vehicle used by the River Hogs, often equipped with powerful weaponry.
• Various Buggies & Trucks: Land Vehicles (Assorted)
  A wide assortment of other driveable vehicles belonging to different factions or found abandoned, including light buggies, transport trucks, and armored cars. Most vehicles encountered can be driven.
• Mutant Monster Truck (Deluxe Edition Skin): Vehicle Skin
  A cosmetic skin for a monster truck, included in the Deluxe Edition.

• Lucia: Protagonist
  One of the two main playable characters. She is depicted as a Latina woman and is the first female lead protagonist in a modern Grand Theft Auto title. Trailer 1 shows her in a prison setting at one point, suggesting a complex backstory involving the criminal justice system. Forms a partnership with Jason.
• Jason: Protagonist
  The second main playable character, partnering with Lucia. His background is less detailed from initial trailers, but he is central to the dual-protagonist narrative and their criminal activities.
• Supporting Criminal Figures (e.g., Boobie Ike, Dre'Quan Priest, Real Dimez, Cal Hampton, Raul Bautista): Supporting Characters / Mission Givers / Antagonists
  A diverse cast of characters populating the criminal underworld and wider society of Leonida. Some names confirmed from official sources suggest involvement in various illicit activities like strip clubs, recording studios (potentially fronts), and street-level crime. They will likely offer missions, act as allies, or become rivals.
• Law Enforcement: Antagonistic Force
  Police officers, SWAT teams, and potentially other government agencies that will react to the protagonists' criminal actions. Expected to have improved AI and tactics compared to previous GTA titles.
• Rival Gangs / Criminal Organizations: Antagonists / Factions
  Various criminal factions operating in Leonida, which Lucia and Jason will likely interact with, either as allies, rivals, or targets.

• Walker: Protagonist / The Last Ranger
  The player character. Can be male or female. The last surviving Ranger of Vineland, seeking to avenge their fallen comrades and stop The Authority. Infused with Nanotrites, granting powerful abilities.
• Lily Prowley: Ally / Walker's Adoptive Sister
  Walker's adoptive sister and a key figure from Vineland. She provides support, mission objectives, and drives much of Walker's initial motivation. Daughter of Erwina Prowley.
• General Martin Cross: Main Antagonist / Leader of The Authority
  The primary villain and leader of the technologically advanced and oppressive faction, The Authority. He aims to control the wasteland and utilizes cloning technology to ensure his survival.
• Loosum Hagar: Ally / Mayor of Wellspring
  The pragmatic mayor of the trade town Wellspring. One of the three key figures Walker needs to recruit for Project Dagger, focusing on vehicular and firepower aspects.
• John Marshall: Ally / Ex-Ranger Resistance Leader
  A former Ranger and an old war buddy of Erwina Prowley. He leads a resistance movement in Gunbarrel and helps Walker with tactical and weaponry aspects of Project Dagger.
• Dr. Anton Kvasir: Ally / Eccentric Scientist
  A brilliant but eccentric scientist specializing in Nanotrites and mutations. He is crucial for developing the means to permanently defeat General Cross as part of Project Dagger.
• Erwina Prowley (Mentioned/Flashbacks): Legendary Ranger / Walker's Adoptive Mother
  A renowned Ranger and Walker's adoptive mother, Lily's biological mother. Her legacy inspires Walker.

• Dual Protagonist Story Campaign
  A series of narrative-driven missions following Lucia and Jason's journey through the criminal underworld of Leonida. Objectives will likely involve heists, robberies, dealing with rival factions, evading law enforcement, and unfolding a central conspiracy or personal vendetta. Missions may offer different approaches or be specific to one protagonist's skills.
• Heists (Major Robberies)
  Complex, multi-stage missions involving planning, crew recruitment (potentially), and execution of large-scale robberies targeting banks, armored transports, high-value locations, or other lucrative targets. These are a hallmark of the GTA series.
• Side Missions & Activities
  A wide variety of optional missions and activities scattered throughout Leonida, such as street races, managing criminal enterprises (speculative), helping eccentric characters, bounty hunting, and engaging in recreational activities (e.g., sports, mini-games).
• GTA Online Missions & Modes (Future)
  The next iteration of GTA Online will feature its own set of cooperative missions, competitive game modes, heists, business management, races, and other player-driven activities within the shared open world of Leonida.

• Main Story Missions (Project Dagger)
  A series of core missions focused on Walker's efforts to recruit three key allies (Loosum Hagar, John Marshall, Dr. Anton Kvasir) and execute Project Dagger to defeat General Cross and The Authority. These missions often involve infiltrating enemy strongholds, rescuing characters, and large-scale battles.
• Ark Hunting
  Locating and clearing out Arks, which are sealed pre-apocalypse bunkers. Successfully accessing an Ark rewards Walker with new Nanotrite abilities or powerful weapons.
• Bandit Dens / Authority Sentries / Mutant Nests
  Clearing out various enemy encampments scattered throughout the wasteland. These typically involve defeating all enemies in the area and destroying specific objectives or looting containers. Contributes to regional completion and provides resources.
• Convoy Destruction
  Intercepting and destroying heavily armed convoys belonging to different factions that roam the wasteland. Requires vehicular combat skills and often culminates in a battle against a powerful lead vehicle.
• Mutant Bash TV (MBTV)
  Participating in a televised death sport arena, fighting waves of mutants for fame and fortune (in-game currency and rewards). Features different arenas and increasing difficulty.
• Races
  Participating in vehicular races found at various locations in the wasteland. Winning races provides rewards and parts for vehicle upgrades.
• Bounties & Side Missions
  Undertaking specific tasks or hunting down wanted individuals for rewards, often obtained from bounty boards in trade towns or from various NPCs.
• Rise of the Ghosts (DLC Campaign)
  A new storyline where Walker confronts the Ghost faction in a new region called the Overgrown City, acquiring the Feltrite Laser Launcher and the Void Nanotrite ability.
• TerrorMania (DLC Campaign)
  Walker ventures into the Deadlands, a twisted alternate reality, to reverse a curse and fight the Army of the Dead, armed with the new Sword of Transitus.

• Q: When will Grand Theft Auto VI be released?
  A: Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
• Q: Will GTA VI be available on PC at launch?
  A: No, Rockstar Games has indicated that the PC version of GTA VI will be released at a later date, following the console launch. A specific PC release window has not yet been announced.
• Q: Who are the main characters in GTA VI?
  A: GTA VI will feature two protagonists: Lucia, a Latina woman, and her male partner, Jason. Their story is reportedly inspired by criminal couples like Bonnie and Clyde.
• Q: Where is GTA VI set?
  A: The game is set in the fictional state of Leonida, which is Rockstar's version of Florida, and will prominently feature a return to Vice City, a reimagined version of Miami.
• Q: What new gameplay features are expected in GTA VI?
  A: While full details are pending, GTA VI is expected to feature a dual protagonist system, the largest and most detailed open world in the series, advanced AI for NPCs and law enforcement, improved physics (including water simulation and vehicle deformation), and potentially enhanced stealth and melee mechanics, all powered by a new version of the RAGE engine.
• Q: Will GTA VI have an online mode?
  A: Yes, a new iteration of Grand Theft Auto Online is expected to accompany GTA VI, offering a vast multiplayer experience within the new Leonida map.
• Q: How much will GTA VI cost?
  A: Official pricing has not been fully detailed for all regions and editions (as of May 2025). However, it is expected to be priced as a premium AAA title, likely around $69.99 USD for the standard edition, with more expensive special/collector's editions.

• Q: When was Rage 2 released?
  A: Rage 2 was released on May 14, 2019.
• Q: Who developed Rage 2?
  A: Rage 2 was co-developed by Avalanche Studios (known for open-world games like Mad Max and Just Cause) and id Software (creators of DOOM and the original Rage).
• Q: What is the story of Rage 2 about?
  A: Players control Walker, the last Ranger, in a post-apocalyptic wasteland fighting against the tyrannical Authority led by General Cross, as well as various gangs and mutants. The goal is to gather allies and execute Project Dagger to stop The Authority.
• Q: What are Nanotrite abilities?
  A: Nanotrite abilities are powerful, upgradable superpowers that Walker can unlock from Arks. They include offensive skills like Slam and Shatter, defensive ones like Barrier, and utility powers like Grav-Jump and Dash. Activating Overdrive supercharges these abilities and weapons.
• Q: Is Rage 2 an open-world game?
  A: Yes, Rage 2 features a large, seamless open world with diverse biomes, which players can traverse using a variety of vehicles. The world is filled with activities, enemy encampments, and locations to discover.
• Q: Does Rage 2 have multiplayer?
  A: No, Rage 2 is a single-player game. It did feature some online social components like community challenges and events post-launch but no direct co-op or competitive multiplayer.
• Q: What kind of vehicles are in Rage 2?
  A: Players can drive a wide range of wasteland vehicles, including the upgradable Phoenix (main player vehicle), motorcycles (Raptor), gyrocopters (Icarus), monster trucks, and various faction-specific buggies and combat vehicles. If you see it, you can generally drive it.
• Q: Are there DLCs for Rage 2?
  A: Yes, two major expansions were released: 'Rise of the Ghosts' and 'TerrorMania,' both adding new story content, regions, enemies, weapons, and abilities.

Powered by a new version of the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE), GTA VI aims for a new benchmark in visual fidelity for open-world games. Features expected include significantly improved graphics, realistic lighting, advanced weather systems, real-time water physics, more detailed character models and animations, increased NPC density and AI sophistication, and enhanced environmental detail and destructibility. Ray tracing support is highly anticipated on consoles and PC.

A diverse range of licensed music across multiple radio stations, reflecting the cultural melting pot of Vice City/Leonida and contemporary sounds. Original score for missions and dynamic moments. High-fidelity sound design for vehicles, weapons, and environmental ambience, taking advantage of new engine capabilities.

Expected to be a refined version of GTA V's UI, with a modern aesthetic, intuitive weapon/item selection wheel, GPS navigation, and seamless integration of smartphone functionalities. Enhanced for current-gen consoles with potentially faster menu navigation.

• Official PC system requirements for 'Grand Theft Auto VI' have NOT been released by Rockstar Games. The PC version is expected to release AFTER the console versions (PS5, Xbox Series X/S - May 26, 2026). The following specifications are **speculative/expected** based on industry analysis, rumored engine capabilities (RAGE 9), and the demanding nature of previous Rockstar titles. These are subject to change significantly upon official announcement. An NVMe SSD will almost certainly be required for the PC version.
• Laptop Performance Note: When official PC requirements are released, playing GTA VI on a laptop will demand a very high-end gaming laptop from the latest generations. Laptop GPUs and CPUs perform differently than their desktop counterparts due to power (TGP) and thermal constraints. **The estimations below are highly speculative and for a future PC release.** Users should always consult specific laptop model reviews and official game requirements once available.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P Impact: Total Graphics Power (TGP) will be paramount. High TGP variants of any mobile GPU will be essential for playable framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: Advanced Cooling Thermals: Exceptional cooling solutions (vapor chambers, liquid metal, multiple high-CFM fans) will be necessary to prevent severe thermal throttling in such a demanding title.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Performance Sustain: A flagship mobile CPU (e.g., future Intel Core i9 HX or AMD Ryzen 9 HX series) capable of sustained high performance will be required to avoid bottlenecks.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Configuration Speed: 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM (or newer standards by release) in dual-channel will likely be the recommended minimum for a smooth experience on PC, and thus for high-end laptops.
• Laptop Consideration: Display Panel G P U Pairing: Matching a high-resolution (1440p+) and high-refresh-rate (120Hz+) laptop display with a top-tier mobile GPU will be key, with reliance on upscaling technologies.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch N V I D I A Advanced Optimus: Essential for maximizing performance from the dedicated GPU.
• Laptop Consideration: Driver Updates O S Optimization: Crucial for any demanding PC title, especially on laptops.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Support for latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS is expected and will be crucial for achieving playable framerates at higher resolutions and settings on PC, especially laptops.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Quality, Draw Distance, Population Density, Shadow Quality, Water Physics, Ray Tracing (if implemented) will heavily impact performance.
• Game Name: Grand Theft Auto VI

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Rage 2 (Released May 2019). This information is based on official Minimum/Recommended PC specifications from Bethesda Softworks and includes extrapolated tiers for higher performance targets, adapted to the requested JSON structure for a May 2025 context. Laptop GPU mentions for RTX 50 series are speculative and represent overkill for this title.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, dependent on TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling. Rage 2 is moderately demanding; most modern gaming laptops should run it well, but good TGP and cooling ensure smoother high-framerate gameplay.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP for the laptop GPU helps achieve consistent framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is beneficial for maintaining stable performance during extended gameplay sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Adequate CPU power ensures smooth gameplay, though Rage 2 is generally more GPU-bound at higher settings.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can reduce latency and improve framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game features an internal resolution scaling option. It does not natively support advanced upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS through official patches.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Detail, Shadow Quality, Geometric Details, Anti-Aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, SSR (Screen Space Reflections), and FOV significantly impact performance. The internal resolution scaler can be used to improve framerates.
• Game Name: Rage 2

• Upscaling Tech: Support for latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS is expected and will be crucial for achieving playable framerates at higher resolutions and settings on PC, especially laptops.
• Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Quality, Draw Distance, Population Density, Shadow Quality, Water Physics, Ray Tracing (if implemented) will heavily impact performance.

• Upscaling Tech: The game features an internal resolution scaling option. It does not natively support advanced upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS through official patches.
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Detail, Shadow Quality, Geometric Details, Anti-Aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, SSR (Screen Space Reflections), and FOV significantly impact performance. The internal resolution scaler can be used to improve framerates.

• G P U T G P Impact: Total Graphics Power (TGP) will be paramount. High TGP variants of any mobile GPU will be essential for playable framerates.
• Advanced Cooling Thermals: Exceptional cooling solutions (vapor chambers, liquid metal, multiple high-CFM fans) will be necessary to prevent severe thermal throttling in such a demanding title.
• C P U Performance Sustain: A flagship mobile CPU (e.g., future Intel Core i9 HX or AMD Ryzen 9 HX series) capable of sustained high performance will be required to avoid bottlenecks.
• R A M Configuration Speed: 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM (or newer standards by release) in dual-channel will likely be the recommended minimum for a smooth experience on PC, and thus for high-end laptops.
• Display Panel G P U Pairing: Matching a high-resolution (1440p+) and high-refresh-rate (120Hz+) laptop display with a top-tier mobile GPU will be key, with reliance on upscaling technologies.
• M U X Switch N V I D I A Advanced Optimus: Essential for maximizing performance from the dedicated GPU.
• Driver Updates O S Optimization: Crucial for any demanding PC title, especially on laptops.

• G P U T G P: Sufficient TGP for the laptop GPU helps achieve consistent framerates.
• Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is beneficial for maintaining stable performance during extended gameplay sessions.
• C P U Power Limits: Adequate CPU power ensures smooth gameplay, though Rage 2 is generally more GPU-bound at higher settings.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can reduce latency and improve framerates.