Every trailer so far has looked borderline pre-rendered — and previews insist it's all in-engine. Here's what the upgraded RAGE engine is actually doing.
What's Confirmed On Screen
Ray-traced reflections across Vice City's wet streets, volumetric storm clouds, and crowd density far beyond GTA V's are all visible in released footage. Skin, hair, and cloth detail on Jason and Lucia hold up in cutscene close-ups.
What It Means for Your Setup
Console players are set. PC specs are unannounced — see our expected tiers and test your rig with the PC Compatibility Checker. For how the visuals feed simulation, read the physics deep-dive.