Last updated: October 29, 2026
GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. If you are a PC player, the short answer is: not yet. Here is everything we know about a PC version, separated into what is confirmed and what is rumor.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Rockstar has not announced a PC version of GTA 6. There is no official PC release date, no store page on Steam or the Epic Games Store and no confirmed system requirements.
That said, almost everyone expects a PC version eventually. Every major Rockstar game since GTA III has come to PC, and the PC versions of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 have sold tens of millions of copies.
When will GTA 6 come to PC?
There are several rumored or estimated dates circulating, and they do not agree:
| Claim | Source type | Reliability |
|---|---|---|
| Early 2027 (Q1) | Media report without a clear source | Unconfirmed |
| Late 2027 (December) | Online rumor | Unconfirmed |
| Early 2028 | Estimate based on Rockstar's history | Educated guess |
None of these come from Rockstar. Treat them with caution.
What history tells us
Rockstar has a consistent pattern of releasing on consoles first:
| Game | Console release | PC release | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V | September 2013 | April 2015 | About 19 months |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | October 2018 | November 2019 | About 13 months |
If GTA 6 follows a similar pattern, a PC release somewhere between late 2027 and early 2028 would not be surprising. A faster port is possible, but Rockstar has never released a mainline game on PC at the same time as consoles.
Why does Rockstar release on PC later?
- Focus: launching on consoles first lets Rockstar concentrate its resources on fewer platforms.
- Optimization: PC hardware varies enormously, and Rockstar has historically taken extra time to support high frame rates, ultrawide monitors and a wide range of graphics settings.
- Sales: releasing on PC later effectively gives the game a second launch.
Should PC players buy a console for GTA 6?
It depends on how long you are willing to wait:
- You want to play at launch: a standard PS5 is the most affordable option with strong performance. The PS5 Pro has the best-looking console version but costs $899.99.
- You can wait: the PC version will very likely offer higher frame rates, better graphics settings and mods, but you could be waiting a year or more.
- You want to avoid spoilers: that will be hard. GTA 6 will dominate social media and YouTube after launch.
What PC specs will GTA 6 need?
Rockstar has not released PC requirements. Any "official" spec sheet you see online is fake. Given how demanding the console versions look, expect a modern PC with a current-generation graphics card and a fast NVMe SSD to be recommended when the time comes.
Bottom line
GTA 6 is console-only at launch on November 19, 2026. Rockstar has not announced a PC version or date, and the rumors conflict. Based on Rockstar's history, a PC release in late 2027 or 2028 is the most realistic expectation. We will update this page as soon as Rockstar confirms anything.
