Grand Theft Auto 6, slated for a Fall 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, notably excludes PC. This mirrors Rockstar's past practices, but in 2025, this omission feels surprisingly outdated. Given the PC's growing importance in multiplatform game success, is this a missed opportunity, or even a mistake?
IGN posed this question to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, eliciting a hint of GTA 6's eventual PC release. Comparing it to the simultaneous PC, console, and Switch release of Civilization 7, Zelnick explained Rockstar's historical approach of staggered platform releases.
Rockstar's history of delayed PC releases and a complex relationship with the modding community are well-documented. However, many hoped GTA 6, a game of such magnitude, might mark a change in this strategy.
While big Rockstar titles eventually reach PC, the wait remains uncertain. With Take-Two's continued confidence in the Fall 2025 console launch, a PC release before 2026 seems unlikely.
AnswerSee ResultsIn December 2023, a former Rockstar developer attempted to explain the delayed PC release, urging PC gamers to be patient.The potential impact of this PC omission is significant. Zelnick highlighted the PC's contribution to overall sales, often reaching 40% or more.
This discussion occurred against the backdrop of declining PS5 and Xbox Series X|S sales. While Nintendo anticipates the Switch 2, the next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft remain unannounced. Zelnick emphasized the PC's growing importance amidst this uncertainty.
"We have seen PC become a much more important part of what used to be a console business," he stated, anticipating continued growth.
AnswerSee ResultsZelnick believes GTA 6's release will boost console sales, as fans acquire current-gen systems to play the game. He anticipates a significant increase in console sales in 2025 due to various game releases, not just GTA 6. While acknowledging potential economic headwinds, he remains confident.The PlayStation 5 Pro is viewed by some as the ideal GTA 6 platform, although achieving 4K60fps remains questionable, according to tech experts.
