Experts Question GTA 6 HDR Quality in Launch Trailer, Citing SDR-Style Tonemapping
HDR specialists analyzed the Grand Theft Auto VI launch trailer and identified potential shortcomings in its high dynamic range implementation. Filippo Tarpini noted hue shifts and banding consistent with AgX tonemapping, while other experts found no extra detail in highlights, suggesting a basic SDR-to-HDR conversion. Rockstar Games has not addressed these technical critiques, with the game launching on November 19, 2026.