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Will GTA 6 Come to PC?
GTA 6 is confirmed for PC, but Rockstar has not announced a date. Here's what's known and why analysts project an early 2028 PC release.
Quick facts
- A GTA 6 PC version is officially confirmed by Rockstar, but no PC release date has been announced.
- GTA 6 launches first on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026; the PC version comes later at an unconfirmed date.
- GTA 6 will not launch on PC the same day as consoles — Rockstar has signalled a console-first release strategy.
- Based on Rockstar's history, PC ports have arrived anywhere from about seven months to over a year after console, putting estimates in the 2027-2028 window (not an official date).
- GTA 6 PC system requirements are not officially confirmed, though a fast SSD is widely expected to be mandatory due to heavy texture streaming.
- PC pricing is unconfirmed; the console Standard Edition costs $79.99, and PC is expected in a similar range. See our price guide.
Short version: yes, Grand Theft Auto VI is coming to PC — but Rockstar Games has not announced a PC release date. The console launch lands on November 19, 2026; PC follows at an unconfirmed later point.
What's officially confirmed
- Confirmed: a PC version exists and is planned.
- Not confirmed: the PC release date, system requirements, and storefronts.
Confirmed for PC, but no date announced — analysts project early 2028.
Why analysts project early 2028
The "early 2028" figure isn't an official date — it's an estimate based on Rockstar's pattern of shipping PC versions long after console. Previous flagship Rockstar titles arrived on PC anywhere from several months to well over a year after their console debut. Applying that gap to a November 19, 2026 console launch lands the projection in the 2027–2028 window.
What to expect from the PC version
If it follows precedent, the PC release should be the most capable version — typically adding uncapped frame rates, higher resolutions, expanded graphics settings, and ultrawide support. None of these are confirmed for GTA 6 yet, but they reflect what Rockstar's PC ports have historically delivered.
In the meantime, if you want to play at launch, you'll need a console — see our platforms guide. Source: Rockstar Games Newswire.
Frequently asked questions
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Yes. Rockstar Games has confirmed a PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI. However, no PC release date has been announced.
When is the GTA 6 PC release date?
There is no official date. Confirmed for PC, but no date announced — analysts project early 2028. That projection is based on Rockstar's history of releasing PC ports well after consoles — not an official statement.
Why does PC always come later?
Rockstar has historically prioritized a polished console launch, then released an enhanced PC version months to over a year later — often with higher frame rates, resolutions, and extra graphics options.
Can I pre-order GTA 6 on PC?
Not yet. With no PC date announced, there's no PC pre-order. We'll add storefront links the moment a PC version is dated.
Will GTA 6 launch on PC the same day as consoles?
No. Rockstar Games has signalled a console-first launch, so the PC version will not arrive on November 19, 2026 alongside PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Take-Two leadership has framed this as serving core console players first, and a PC date has not been announced.
How long after console does Rockstar usually release on PC?
Based on past flagship titles, the gap has ranged from roughly seven months to about a year and a half — for example, GTA 5 launched on consoles in September 2013 and reached PC in April 2015. None of this confirms a GTA 6 PC date; it only frames the historical pattern.
What are the GTA 6 PC system requirements?
Not officially confirmed. Rockstar has not published PC specs, but a fast SSD is widely expected to be mandatory because the game relies on aggressive texture streaming. We'll publish the real minimum and recommended requirements once Rockstar announces them.
How much will GTA 6 cost on PC?
Not officially confirmed for PC. The console Standard Edition is priced at $79.99 (with a $99.99 Ultimate Edition), and the PC version is expected to fall in a similar range, though Rockstar has not announced PC pricing. See our price guide for the latest.
Where will GTA 6 be available on PC?
Storefronts are not confirmed. Rockstar Games has not named PC platforms, but its recent titles have shipped through the Rockstar Games launcher, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. We'll add official links as soon as a PC version is dated.