When the Heck Is GTA 6 Going to Release on PC?

We’ve been waiting for years, but the question of when GTA 6 will launch on PC still lingers. Based on Rockstar’s historical patterns, it’s likely that the PC version will come out about a year after the console release—and the company may not even confirm a date until next year. Trying to predict the exact timeline is like getting lost in the wilds of Vice City, where every turn leads to more questions than answers.

A Likely Timeline for GTA 6 on PC

If we look at Rockstar’s past releases, the PC version has always followed the console launch by a significant margin. For GTA 4, the PC version came out just 7 months after the console release. For GTA 5, the wait was much longer—19 months—with the PC version launching in 2015, well after the original console versions in 2013. Even Red Dead Redemption 2 took 12 months to reach PC, with the release confirmed a full year after the console version.

Based on these trends, it’s reasonable to estimate that GTA 6’s PC release date will likely be in the second half of 2027. However, Rockstar has a habit of keeping the PC release date under wraps until after the console launch. In the past, they confirmed a PC version of GTA 4 in the summer of 2008, months after the console launch. Similarly, GTA 5 had its PC version delayed multiple times, with the final release in 2015—two years after the original console launch.

Rockstar may not even announce a PC date until next year, giving players little more than a month’s notice before the launch. This pattern is frustrating, but it’s something fans have grown used to over the years.

Rockstar’s PC Port History

Here’s a quick breakdown of Rockstar’s previous PC port timelines:

  • Grand Theft Auto 4

    • Console: April 29, 2008 (PS3, Xbox 360)
    • PC: December 2, 2008
    • Delay: 7 months

  • Grand Theft Auto 5

    • Console: September 17, 2013 (Xbox 360, PS3)
    • PC: April 14, 2015
    • Delay: 19 months

  • GTA 5 Enhanced Edition

    • Console: March 15, 2022 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
    • PC: March 4, 2025
    • Delay: 3 years

  • Red Dead Redemption 2

    • Console: October 26, 2018 (Xbox One, PS4)
    • PC: November 5, 2019
    • Delay: 12 months

This timeline shows that Rockstar has consistently delayed PC versions, even when they’re considered “enhanced” editions. The only exception was GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, which launched simultaneously on PC and consoles in 2021.

Why Is Rockstar Still Delaying PC Launches?

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has given mixed messages about the importance of PC in the gaming industry. In November 2025, he said the industry is “moving towards PC and business is moving towards open rather than closed.” That statement seemed encouraging for PC gamers. But in May 2026, Zelnick suggested that Rockstar still prioritizes console launches, stating that they “start on console because I think with regard to a release like that you’re judged by serving the core.”

Despite these comments, it’s clear that PC is a major part of Take-Two’s business. Zelnick estimated that PC could account for 45-50% of sales for a major launch. However, Rockstar’s reluctance to prioritize PC releases continues. As GLI7CH’s Ted Litchfield pointed out two years ago, the reason is simple: they believe PC players will buy the game twice—once on console and again on PC. While the company won’t say it outright, the message is clear: PC is a second market for Rockstar, not the primary one.

For fans waiting for GTA 6 on PC, this means more waiting, more speculation, and more hope that Rockstar will eventually deliver the game to all platforms—whether it’s in 2027 or later.