There is no GTA 6 PC version. Not "delayed", not "unconfirmed" — Rockstar has never announced one at all. No date, no window, no platform, no storefront, no system requirements, no pre-order. Rockstar's own site lists two platforms and neither is PC.
That includes the one moment it would have surfaced: on June 24, 2026 Rockstar and Take-Two announced pre-orders, pricing, editions, the physical format and the preload date — the largest platform disclosure since Trailer 1 — and named PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC went unmentioned.
So what is every "GTA 6 PC release date" built on? Two things, and it is worth knowing which you are reading: Rockstar's release history, which is a real pattern; and a leak, which is one person's report of three replies. Neither is an announcement. This page keeps them separate and labels which is which.
What Take-Two actually said. There is exactly one on-the-record statement, and it is worth having whole, because the version in circulation is cut. On Take-Two’s Q4 FY2026 earnings call (May 21, 2026), BMO analyst Brian Pitz asked for a framework on the PC release. Strauss Zelnick answered that PC is a great market, that it is growing for console-type titles, that Take-Two serves it avidly, and that virtually all of the company’s hit titles reach every platform over time — and then, without pausing: “That said, Rockstar Games has announced GTA 6 for console only so far.” The quotes you will find elsewhere run to “over time” and stop there, which turns a hedge into a promise. Read whole, Zelnick described what the back catalogue has done and then declined to apply it to this game. He also answered only that part of the question; Pitz had also asked about cross-platform play and pre-order timing, and neither got a reply. That is not an announcement — and by Take-Two’s own stated practice, Zelnick is not the person who would make it. Announcements come from the label, and the label is Rockstar.
Graded in our Fact Ledger as not-stated — widely expected, never said.
When is GTA 6 Coming to PC?
Rockstar has a consistent pattern of releasing GTA games on console first, with PC following later. Here's the historical gap:
This page used to say the gap was shrinking and put GTA 6's PC release at six to nine months. Look at the three numbers above: 7, then 18, then 13. That is not a shrinking trend, and six to nine months is shorter than every one of them. We were extrapolating from a line that does not exist. That claim is gone, and this is what replaced it.
What the precedent actually supports is a range, not a date. Three gaps averaging roughly thirteen months, applied to November 19, 2026, land somewhere in late 2027 to mid 2028. Rockstar's own pattern also says the announcement arrives after the console version ships, not before — GTA IV's PC version was confirmed months into the console release, and GTA V's PC date was announced almost a year after console launch, then delayed twice more.
Treat that range as what it is: an inference from three data points, made by us, with no input from Rockstar. It is the most honest thing on this page and it is still a guess. If someone hands you a specific month, ask them where the month came from — including us, in April.
Estimated System Requirements
These are educated estimates based on the RAGE engine's capabilities, PS5/Xbox Series X target specs, and comparable next-gen PC titles. Official specs will come from Rockstar closer to the PC launch.
| Component | Minimum (1080p 30fps) | Recommended (1440p 60fps) | Ultra / 4K (4K 60fps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel i5-10600K | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / Intel i7-12700K | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X / Intel i9-13900K |
| GPU | RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT (8 GB) | RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT (12 GB) | RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX (16 GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB SSD | 150 GB NVMe SSD | 200 GB NVMe SSD |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB |
Download & Install Size
GTA 6 will be a massive install. Based on current-gen trends:
- Console install size — Estimated 120-150 GB on PS5/Xbox Series X
- PC download — Likely 100-130 GB compressed download, expanding to 150-200 GB installed
- With 4K texture pack — An optional high-res texture pack could add 30-50 GB, pushing total install to 200-250 GB
- SSD required — Like most next-gen titles, an SSD will be required (not just recommended) due to asset streaming architecture
PC-Exclusive Features
Rockstar's PC ports have historically included features beyond the console version:
- Uncapped frame rate — Play at 60, 120, or 144+ fps depending on your hardware, versus the console's 30/60fps modes.
- Ultra-wide support — 21:9 and 32:9 monitor support for immersive Leonida exploration.
- Advanced graphics settings — 20+ individual settings for shadows, reflections, vegetation, draw distance, population density, ambient occlusion, and more.
- DLSS 4 / FSR 4 — AI upscaling from both NVIDIA and AMD to boost performance at higher resolutions.
- Ray tracing — Enhanced ray-traced reflections, global illumination, and shadows with path tracing options for top-end GPUs.
- Rockstar Editor — Advanced video editor for creating cinematic replays, likely expanded from GTA V's version.
- Keyboard & mouse aiming — Precision aiming that makes combat more accurate but requires balance adjustments in Online.
- Mod support (unofficial) — While Rockstar doesn't officially support mods, the PC community will inevitably create visual and gameplay modifications.
Where to Buy on PC
Based on Rockstar's recent strategy:
- Rockstar Games Launcher — Direct purchase, guaranteed day-one availability.
- Steam — GTA V and RDR2 are both on Steam. GTA 6 will almost certainly follow, possibly with a short exclusivity window on the Rockstar Launcher.
- Epic Games Store — Likely available, as Rockstar has released on Epic previously.
- Xbox PC / Game Pass — A day-one Game Pass inclusion is unlikely given GTA's premium pricing, but a Game Pass deal 6-12 months post-PC-launch is possible.
How to Prepare Your PC
If you're planning to play GTA 6 on PC, here's what to do now:
- Upgrade GPU first — The graphics card is the most impactful upgrade. Target an RTX 4070 or better for a solid 1440p experience.
- 32 GB RAM — 16 GB is the minimum, but 32 GB ensures smooth performance with background apps and streaming.
- NVMe SSD — Not just any SSD — an NVMe drive is strongly recommended for the asset streaming the RAGE engine requires.
- Monitor upgrade — Consider a 1440p 144Hz panel to take full advantage of the PC version's visual capabilities.
- Wait for benchmarks — Don't panic-buy hardware. Wait for Digital Foundry and Hardware Unboxed benchmarks at PC launch to make informed decisions.