A detailed graphics comparison of the upcoming action game Grand Theft Auto 6 and the popular racing simulator Gran Turismo 7 was published on Reddit. The collages, created by blogger Gamer Snack, compare similar car models from both games at similar angles. The publication sparked a lively discussion about the capabilities of the RAGE engine, which is used by developers at Rockstar Games to recreate a large-scale and interactive open world.
Users were divided on the accuracy of this visual comparison. Some noted that the shots from Gran Turismo 7 were taken in a special photo mode called Scapes, which superimposes 3D car models onto real, high-resolution photographs. Meanwhile, commentators emphasized that for a game with a large-scale simulation of crowds, water, and airspace, the level of vehicle detail in GTA 6 represents a significant technological achievement.
Discussions also touched on the stylistic differences in the art direction of the two projects. The racing simulator developers focus on realistic color rendition, while the creators of the GTA franchise traditionally maintain the signature saturated frame rate. Players agreed that the car detail in the sixth installment represents a significant improvement over the studio’s previous releases and successfully competes with modern racing games.
