Sony Uses GTA 6 Hype to Accelerate PS4-to-PS5 Upgrade Cycle Before Rockstar’s Biggest Launch Yet

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Sony is notifying PS4 players who have Grand Theft Auto VI on their wish-list (or have tons of GTA V playtime) that a new console will be required to play the hotly-anticipated game when it launches on November 19th.

As spotted by @GTAVI_Countdown on X/Twitter and numerous PlayStation players, Sony is notifying PlayStation 4 players across various channels, including email and system notifications, of Grand Theft Auto VI's PS5 requirement.

PS4 Players are now receiving messages and emails from PlayStation asking them to upgrade to PS5 to get ready for GTA 6.

Too many signs indicating the November 19 release date is locked in. pic.twitter.com/LeeRR28CCk— GTA 6 Countdown ⏳ (@GTAVI_Countdown) May 8, 2026

While some may view this messaging as egregious on Sony's part, many PlayStation 4 players believe Grand Theft Auto VIwill make its way to the console. For those who don't follow the latest hardware...

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