Grand Theft Auto 6, slated for a Fall 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, notably omits PC. This mirrors Rockstar's past releases, but in 2025, this feels increasingly unconventional. Is this a missed opportunity, or even a mistake, given the PC's growing importance in multiplatform game success?
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, when questioned by IGN, hinted at an eventual PC release for GTA 6. He cited the simultaneous multiplatform release of Civilization 7 (console, PC, and Switch) as a contrast to Rockstar's historical approach of staggered releases across platforms.
Rockstar's history of delayed PC releases and a complex relationship with the modding community are well-known. However, many hoped GTA 6, a game of this magnitude, might mark a change in the studio's PC strategy.
While big Rockstar titles eventually reach PC, the waiting period remains uncertain. Given the Fall 2025 console launch, a 2026 PC release seems plausible, at the earliest.
AnswerSee ResultsA former Rockstar developer attempted to explain the delayed PC release in December 2023, urging PC gamers to be patient.The potential impact of omitting PC is significant. Zelnick highlighted that PC versions can account for 40% or more of total sales for multiplatform games.
This discussion occurred against the backdrop of declining PS5 and Xbox Series X|S sales. While Nintendo prepares the Switch 2, Sony and Microsoft's next-gen consoles remain unannounced. Zelnick emphasized the PC market's growth, even amidst falling console sales, anticipating a future console generation.
“We have seen PC become a much more and more important part of what used to be a console business, and I wouldn't be surprised to see that trend continue,” he stated.
AnswerSee ResultsZelnick believes GTA 6's release will boost console sales, as fans acquire current-generation consoles to play the game. He anticipates a rise in console sales in 2025 due to several upcoming releases, not just GTA 6. He remains focused on the expanding PC market share.The PlayStation 5 Pro is often viewed as a potential "GTA 6 machine," although tech experts doubt it will achieve 4K60 performance.
