GTA 6 on PC: release date and what we know
Rockstar has not announced a PC version of GTA 6. On November 19, 2026 it launches only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no PC date, store page or system requirements.
What history suggests
Rockstar has put every recent GTA on consoles first. A PC version is likely, but it is not announced. Here is the gap in recent games, from North American dates.
| Game | Console | PC |
|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | April 29, 2008 | December 2, 2008 |
| GTA V | September 17, 2013 | April 14, 2015 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | October 26, 2018 | November 5, 2019 |
The older games followed the same pattern: GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas reached PC between six and eight months after consoles. GTA V took about 19 months, Red Dead Redemption 2 about 12 and GTA IV about seven.
Gap between console and PC release
- GTA III 20016.9 months
- GTA Vice City 20026.4 months
- GTA San Andreas 20047.4 months
- GTA IV 20087.1 months
- GTA V 201318.9 months
- Red Dead Redemption 2 201812.3 months
Same gap as GTA VJune 2028
Same gap as Red Dead Redemption 2November 2027
Average gap (9.8 months)September 2027
A projection from Rockstar’s own history, not a date. A GamesBeat report points to early 2027; Rockstar has announced nothing.
What is official
Take-Two's results release of November 9, 2026 lists GTA VI only for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and Rockstar's pre-orders are only for those consoles. Nintendo Switch 2 is not announced either. If you want to play on day one, the options are PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or Xbox cloud play with the game bought separately. Official information comes from Rockstar Newswire, Rockstar Support and rockstargames.com/VI.
The reports
GamesBeat reports, citing four anonymous sources, that a PC version is planned for Q1 2027. Rockstar did not comment. Forbes covered the report on October 13, and Dexerto also reported it. Zelnick was asked about PC and said information always comes from "our labels", meaning Rockstar. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said on the November 10 call that console and PC experiences tend to be roughly the same, and he has said platform news comes from Rockstar. Until Rockstar announces it, treat any date as unconfirmed.
Performance on consoles
GTA Online in GTA V still gets updates on PC, such as the Kortz Center Heist on July 14.
Rockstar targets 30 fps on current consoles. PS5 Pro adds PSSR upscaling and ray-traced shadows. No PC specs, graphics options or system requirements exist, so any chart claiming otherwise is invented. See the platforms guide.
Beware of fake downloads
Any site offering a "GTA 6 PC download", an APK or a mobile version today is a scam or malware. There is nothing to download, and Rockstar has announced no mobile version either.
Questions
Is GTA 6 on PC?
Not at launch. Rockstar has not announced a PC version.
When will GTA 6 come to PC?
There is no official date. GamesBeat reports Q1 2027 from anonymous sources, and Rockstar has not confirmed it.
What are the GTA 6 PC requirements?
There are none, because no PC version has been announced.
Why is GTA 6 not on PC at launch?
Rockstar has not said. Its recent GTA games reached PC 7 to 19 months after consoles.
Is there a GTA 6 APK for mobile?
No. GTA 6 is not on mobile; any APK is fake and possibly malware.
Is GTA 6 coming to Switch 2?
Not announced. A rumour from a port studio job listing does not name GTA VI and is unconfirmed.
Sources
Guides
- CountdownWhere in the world it is already unlocked, live.
- Release date19 NovMidnight local time, country by country.
- Launch checklistEight things to do before midnight, ticked on your device.
- Pre-load212 GBGTA 6 pre-load opened November 10 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Start times, the 212 GB size, how code-in-box copies pre-load and the first update.