How to Fix GTA 6 Freezing and Loading Issues on PS5

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If you are experiencing freezing issues while playing GTA 6 on your PlayStation 5, FixPS5 has shared a guide outlining several troubleshooting steps and console settings adjustments to help resolve the problem.

Basic Troubleshooting Steps

To address freezing issues directly related to the game or console storage, start with these initial steps:

• Close the game completely by highlighting it on your home screen, pressing the Options button, and selecting Close Game.
• Restart your PlayStation 5 console.
• Check for available game updates by selecting Check for Update from the game's Options menu.
• Ensure your console has enough free storage space.
• Make sure your system software is up to date.

Clearing the System Cache

If the game continues to freeze, FixPS5 recommends clearing the system cache through Safe Mode:

• Turn off your PlayStation 5 completely.
• Hold the power button until you hear the second beep.
• Connect your controller using a USB cable.
• Select Clear Cache and Rebuild Database.
• Choose Clear System Software Cache.
• Restart your console and launch GTA 6 again.
• If freezing persists, reinstall the game.

Console Settings Adjustments

Additional adjustments to your PlayStation 5 settings can also be made:

• Go to save data and game app settings, select game presets, and choose performance mode.
• Go back and select automatic update, then enable auto download and auto install in rest mode.
• Go to family and parent controls, select PS5 console restrictions, add a default password, and disable PS5 console restrictions.
• Go to users and accounts, select other, choose restore licenses, check all games and apps, and select restore.
• Go to screen and video settings, set resolution, 120 Hz, and video transfer rate to automatic, turn off ALLM, and turn off HDR.
• Go to system, select HDMI, and enable all four options one by one.
• Check for system software updates and settings, then restart your PlayStation 5.