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Grand Theft Auto 6 vs Rage 2
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| info General Information | |
| Release Date | |
| Nov 19, 2026 | May 14, 2019 |
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| Rockstar North | Avalanche Studios, id Software |
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| Rockstar Games | Bethesda Softworks |
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| Action-Adventure, Open World | First-Person Shooter, Open World, Action-Adventure, Vehicular Combat |
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| RAGE 9 | Apex Engine |
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| M for Mature | M (Mature 17+) - ESRB Descriptors: Blood and Gore, |
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| 4.9 / 5.0 | 3.5 / 5.0 |
| Current Price (USD) | |
| $69.99 | $39.99 |
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RPG-lite progression including weapon mastery, stealth levels, and vehicle modification that impacts driving physics in real-time. |
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The largest Rockstar map to date, including Vice City, the tropical Leonida Keys, the swampy Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park. |
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GTA Online returns, bolstered by 'Project ROME'—an integrated Rockstar Online Modding Engine for user-generated content and roleplay. |
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Standard ($69.99), Special Edition, and Collector's Edition (with rumors of price points exceeding $200). |
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Continuous updates to GTA Online; potential single-player narrative expansions rumored. |
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RAGE 9 engine featuring real-time Ray Traced Global Illumination, physically simulated water, and spline-based hair rendering. |
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Features 'Love Is a Long Road' by Tom Petty as a core theme. Diverse radio stations including V-Rock and rumored artist-led channels (e.g., DJ Khaled). |
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Minimalist HUD with integrated in-game social media platform for world-reactivity and mission updates. |
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Extensive subtitles, remappable controls, visual impairment filters, and aim-assist settings for various skill levels. |
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| settings_applications System Requirements | |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High) CPU: Ensures smooth NPC AI and crowd simulation in Vice City. CPU (Laptop): Strong multi-threaded performance for open-world streaming. GPU: Baseline for console-equivalent Ray Tracing at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Ideal for Frame Generation support at High settings. RAM: Standard for high-fidelity assets. Storage: Required for seamless world loading. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD RX 6800 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop (115W+) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 200 GB NVMe Gen 4 SSD | — |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS+) (High Preset, 1080p resolution.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a good 1080p/High experience. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs for solid 1080p/High performance. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPU for 1080p High settings. 8GB VRAM is important. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for 1080p High. Ensure adequate TGP. RTX 50 series mention is speculative. RAM: 8GB RAM is officially recommended. Dual-channel configuration improves performance. 16GB offers more headroom. Storage: SSD is strongly recommended for this tier for fast loading and responsiveness. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-10300H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB), RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB), RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU (4GB, High TGP), RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (6GB, Med-High TGP), RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, High TGP), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB). (A hypothetical future RTX 5050 Laptop GPU would easily manage this). layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB SSD |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS or 720p ~30 FPS for older interpretation) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution (or 720p for absolute minimum target).) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU for Rage 2. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU for minimum playability. Most modern laptop CPUs will exceed this. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. Requires 3GB VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. Even low-end modern discrete GPUs or powerful iGPUs (Iris Xe G7, Radeon 680M/780M) will perform adequately. RTX 50 series is highly speculative and far exceeds this tier. RAM: 8GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: HDD is absolute minimum; SSD highly recommended for better loading. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-3570 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3GB) or AMD Radeon R9 280 (3GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7200U / AMD Ryzen 3 2200U or better. Modern i3/Ryzen 3 U-series can handle this. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce MX350 (2GB, might struggle) / MX450 (2GB), GTX 1050 Mobile (3GB/4GB). RTX 3050 Laptop GPU (Low TGP) / RTX 4050 Laptop GPU would be significant overkill but a modern entry point. layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB HDD (SSD Recommended) |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Ultra (Max) CPU: Critical for handling complex physics calculations at higher resolutions. CPU (Laptop): Desktop-class mobile CPU for high-end gaming. GPU: Provides massive VRAM headroom for 4K textures at 1440p. GPU (Laptop): The current standard for 1440p/144Hz performance. RAM: Recommended for the 'Project ROME' custom multiplayer servers. Storage: Ensures zero-pop-in during high-speed travel. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7900 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4080 Laptop (150W) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 200 GB NVMe Gen 4 SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60-90 FPS) (High Preset, 1440p resolution.) CPU: Strong desktop CPU for achieving smooth framerates at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs beneficial for consistent 1440p gameplay. GPU: Desktop GPU capable of delivering a solid 1440p experience at high settings. 8GB VRAM essential. GPU (Laptop): Strong laptop GPUs for 1440p. Max TGP versions are important. RTX 50 series mention is speculative. RAM: 16GB RAM is recommended for smooth 1440p gaming. Storage: NVMe SSD recommended for the best loading times at 1440p. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or newer (e.g., Intel Core i5-10400F / AMD Ryzen 5 3600) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB) / RTX 2060 Super (8GB) / RTX 3060 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (8GB) / RX 5700 (8GB) / RX 6600 XT (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB), RTX 3060 Laptop GPU (6GB, High TGP), RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB). (A hypothetical future RTX 5060 Laptop GPU would easily handle this). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB NVMe SSD |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K High Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution (internal resolution scaler may be used to maintain 60FPS).) CPU: Capable desktop CPU to support 4K gaming in Rage 2 without significant bottlenecks. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs to pair with capable GPUs for 4K Rage 2. GPU: Desktop GPUs capable of running Rage 2 at 4K High settings with good framerates. 8GB+ VRAM essential. GPU (Laptop): High-end laptop GPUs from RTX 30/40 series can achieve 4K in Rage 2. Hypothetical RTX 50 series would enhance this further but is significant overkill. RAM: 16GB RAM is generally sufficient for 4K in Rage 2. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or newer (e.g., Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X) developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) / RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) / RTX 4060 Ti (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) / RX 6700 XT (12GB) / RX 7600 XT (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 3080 Laptop GPU (8GB/16GB), RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB), RTX 4080 Laptop GPU (12GB). **(A hypothetical future RTX 5070 Laptop GPU would provide a very strong 4K experience for Rage 2.)** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB NVMe SSD |
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| Spec: 200 GB NVMe SSD Note: Massive install size due to handcrafted 'Street-by-Street' 4K assets and zero-Generative AI textures. Type: NVMe | Spec: 50 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD (Solid State Drive) is recommended for faster loading times. Ensure at least 50 GB of free disk space. This requirement may change with updates, though unlikely for an older title. Type: SSD |
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| Spec: Windows 11 64-bit Explanation: Required for optimized DirectStorage support and hardware-accelerated ray tracing scheduling. | Spec: Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 (64-Bit versions), Windows 11 (64-Bit) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11 is required. For optimal compatibility and performance, Windows 10 or 11 (latest updates) is recommended. |
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| Spec: Version 12 Ultimate Explanation: Leverages Mesh Shaders and Sampler Feedback for Leonida's vast draw distances. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: Requires a graphics card compatible with DirectX 11. Rage 2 does not support ray tracing. |
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