GTA 6 PC release date: when it's coming and all platforms
GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. When to expect the PC version, what Rockstar and insiders say, and our release window estimate.
This page reflects what was known on October 22, 2026. We’ll update it once Rockstar announces the PC version.
GTA 6 console release date
The game is due on Thursday, November 19, 2026. That’s after two delays. Rockstar first aimed for 2025, then picked May 26, 2026, and later pushed the launch back another six months, saying the team needed more time for polish.
For the characters, the map and the story, see our GTA 6 page.
Which platforms is GTA 6 coming to
| Platform | Status | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Confirmed | November 19, 2026 |
| Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S | Confirmed | November 19, 2026 |
| PC (Windows) | Not announced | Unknown, expected in 2027–2028 |
| PlayStation 4 and Xbox One | Not coming | — |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Not announced | — |
If you’re still on a PS4 or Xbox One, you’re out of luck. The game targets current-gen hardware only.
When is GTA 6 coming to PC
What Rockstar and Take-Two say
Rockstar hasn’t said anything about PC. Most of what we know comes from Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, which owns the studio. He has said Rockstar “always starts on console” because that’s where its core audience is.
At the shareholder meeting on September 17, 2026, he added that PC keeps getting more important for the company, and that Take-Two games tend to reach every platform with a sizable audience sooner or later. He didn’t mention GTA 6 by name. We still read it as a clear signal that a PC version is coming, and the only open question is the date.
What insiders report
In mid-October, GamesBeat reported that Rockstar wants to ship GTA 6 on PC as early as Q1 2027. The outlet cites four independent industry sources. Rockstar declined to comment. So it’s still a rumor, though a well-sourced one.
How Rockstar brought its previous games to PC
| Game | Console release | PC release | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | April 29, 2008 | December 2, 2008 | ~7 months |
| GTA V | September 17, 2013 | April 14, 2015 | ~19 months |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | October 26, 2018 | November 5, 2019 | ~12 months |
The pattern is easy to spot. Every big Rockstar release hit consoles first and showed up on PC anywhere from six to nineteen months later. Apply that to GTA 6 and you land somewhere between summer 2027 and summer 2028.
Our forecast
Our bet is the second half of 2027. Red Dead Redemption 2 took about a year, and Take-Two cares more about PC now than it did back then. We don’t see a reason for a longer wait.
If GamesBeat is right, it could happen sooner, in early 2027, just a few months after the console launch. The worst case for PC players is a repeat of GTA V and its 19-month gap, which would put the release in the first half of 2028.
GTA 6 trailer
Rockstar dropped the launch trailer on October 15, 2026. It has new footage of Vice City and the rest of Leonida, plus plenty of Lucia and Jason. Trailer 1 came out in December 2023 and Trailer 2 in May 2025.
GTA 6 PC system requirements
There aren’t any yet. Rockstar will publish them with the PC announcement. One thing seems safe to say already: the game was built for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, so an older PC without an SSD will probably struggle. When the specs are out, we’ll add them here and to the game page.
FAQ
Can I pre-order GTA 6 on PC?
No. You can’t pre-order a version that hasn’t been announced. Any site selling “GTA 6 PC keys” right now is a scam.
What should I play while I wait?
GTA 5. It’s on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and GTA Online still gets updates. No need to pay full price either: here’s when GTA 5 goes on sale.
