While it may not seem like it, there are major implications of GTA 6 being on the PS4. This is particularly relevant in light of a recent YouTube video by Macho Nacho Productions. A few GTA 6 leaks suggested that it was tested on a PS4 development kit. That seems to be the case with his latest video, for reasons that will be explained very shortly. Rockstar Games promised that GTA 6 would deliver quite the experience. With that said, some players may ask themselves if the previous-gen consoles will hold it back. Remember, the PS4 was first released way back in 2013, the same year GTA 5 came out. 

Macho Nacho Productions recently posted a video in regards to a PS5 development kit, which shares a similar user interface to the PS4. A few GTA 6 leaks indicated that Rockstar had tested out the game on the last-gen consoles. At the very, the leaked footage could be older than expected. While it doesn't outright confirm that Rockstar will release the upcoming game on the PS4, it does mean they have been working on it at some point in the past. It would make sense for the company to get this game out for several different consoles since they would have more potential consumers. 

Some players are understandably worried about the next game being on the PS4. Rockstar can only do so much with very old 2013 hardware. In that case, it would be very difficult to push the series to its limit. Last-gen consoles shouldn't be dictating what can and cannot be done. Imagine if the original Red Dead Redemption came out on the PS2. By comparison, the PS3 version would be lacking in size and scope. The older console wouldn't have enough memory storage for such a large map. At most, Rockstar could run a downgraded version of GTA 6, at least with the graphics department. However, certain features might also be missing, judging by the differences between GTA Online on the PS4 and PS5. Core gameplay might also have to be readjusted for the sake of the PS4. 

Realistically, GTA 6 is going to be very limited on the PS4. For comparison, Red Dead Redemption 2 was forced to use low polygon models just to load everything, and the game came out in 2018. Most players wouldn't like the implication that Rockstar has to hold back. 

However, from a business perspective, Rockstar would also likely want to increase its sales numbers with multiple platforms, since not everybody has a PS5. GTA 6 only needs to be in a playable state for the game to succeed. Keep in mind that GTA Online is still a massive hit despite fairly outdated gameplay. From a cynical point of view, it doesn't really matter if GTA 6 lives up to its potential or not. The game will still likely break sales records on its first day, simply based on several years of hype alone. With that in mind, availability on the PS4 will certainly help a lot with the numbers. 

Although it might not seem like it, GTA 6's availability on the PS4 has a lot of effects. This is especially important in light of a recent Macho Nacho Productions YouTube video. GTA 6 may have been tested on a PS4 development kit, according to a few sources. For reasons that will be discussed in great detail momentarily, such appears to be the case with his most recent video. Rockstar Games assured fans that GTA 6 would be a thrilling experience. Given that, some players might wonder if the outdated consoles will slow it down. Keep in mind that the PS4 was initially released in 2013, the same year that GTA 5 was published. 

Recently, Macho Nacho Productions published a video about a PS5 development kit with a PS4-like user interface. Several GTA 6 leaks suggested that Rockstar tested the game on previous-generation platforms. The leaked footage may, at the absolute least, be older than anticipated. It implies that Rockstar has been working on the game at some point in the past, however, it doesn't explicitly confirm that it will be released on the PS4. Since there would be more potential customers, it makes sense for the corporation to release this game for a variety of consoles. 

It makes sense that some gamers are anxious about the upcoming PS4 release. With extremely outdated 2013 hardware, Rockstar is only capable of so much. It would be exceedingly challenging to take the series to its breaking point in that situation. What may and cannot be done shouldn't be determined by last-generation consoles. Imagine if the first Red Dead Redemption was released on the PlayStation 2. The PS3 version would be smaller and less comprehensive in contrast. Such a sizable map would require more memory than the older console could provide. At most, Rockstar would be able to run GTA 6 with a reduced level of visuals. Nevertheless, judging by the variations between GTA Online on the PS4 and PS5, some functionality might potentially be missing. For the sake of the PS4, core gameplay may also need to be revised. 

GTA 6's PS4 compatibility is going to be extremely constrained in reality. In contrast, the 2018 release of Red Dead Redemption 2 necessitated the usage of low polygon models in order to load everything. Most players wouldn't like the suggestion that Rockstar must be circumspect. 

Given that not everyone owns a PS5, Rockstar would certainly want to raise their sales statistics on several platforms from a business standpoint. For GTA 6 to be a success, it merely needs to be playable. Remember that despite having gameplay that is rather antiquated, GTA Online is still a huge hit. Whether GTA 6 achieves its potential or not doesn't really matter from a cynical perspective. Despite all the hoopla, the game will probably still set sales records on its first day. In light of this, the PS4's release will undoubtedly have a big impact on sales.