Updated
Updated · Kotaku · Jul 14
KytyPS5 Boots GTA V Menus, Runs 3 PS5 3D Games as Emulation Race Accelerates
Updated
Updated · Kotaku · Jul 14

KytyPS5 Boots GTA V Menus, Runs 3 PS5 3D Games as Emulation Race Accelerates

3 articles · Updated · Kotaku · Jul 14

Summary

  • KytyPS5 now reaches the PS5 version of Grand Theft Auto V’s menus and settings, marking a new milestone beyond earlier basic boot-ups.
  • The emulator also runs three 3D PS5 games—Quake 2, Pac-Man World and Powerwash Simulator—though none are yet fully playable or free of visual and performance issues.
  • Developers said the immediate focus is compatibility and boot reliability, with frame rates and graphical correctness slated for later work.
  • That progress matters because GTA 6 has no announced PC port, and GTA V’s similar Rockstar tech could help future attempts to run the sequel.
  • KytyPS5’s gains come amid broader PS5 emulation momentum, with projects including SharpEmu and RPCSX drawing interest from preservation concerns and Sony’s shift away from physical media.

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