If you haven’t upgraded to a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, you’re out of luck when it comes to playing GTA 6.
Sorry if that stings—we prefer to rip the Band-Aid off rather than make you sift through fluff just to hit you with bad news at the end.
But here’s where it gets even more frustrating: PC players aren’t in the clear either. If you were hoping to fire up GTA 6 on your high-powered gaming rig at launch, don’t count on it. Rockstar has only confirmed GTA 6 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at this point, leaving PC gamers in a familiar but painful limbo.
PC Gamers Are Used to Waiting—But This One Hurts
Rockstar has a history of making PC players wait. It took them over a year to bring Red Dead Redemption 2 to PC after it launched on consoles. Even GTA V followed a similar pattern, hitting PC a full 18 months after its console debut.
So, while a PC version of GTA 6 is almost inevitable, the timeline isn’t looking promising. If history repeats itself, PC players might be stuck waiting until 2026 or later to finally experience Rockstar’s biggest game yet.
And considering the buzz, leaks, and sheer anticipation surrounding GTA 6, that’s going to be a brutal wait.
Could GTA 6 Be Delayed to 2026?
We already know Rockstar isn’t ruling out delays. While the official release window remains Fall 2025, industry insiders and some skeptical fans are bracing for the possibility that the game could slip into 2026.
Let’s be real: Rockstar isn’t afraid to push back release dates in the name of perfection. And given the monumental expectations surrounding GTA 6, they’d rather delay it than launch an unfinished product.
The exclusivity to next-gen consoles only adds to the uncertainty. Will Rockstar use the extra time to fine-tune the game for PC release sooner? Will they stick with console exclusivity longer to drive next-gen console sales? Nobody knows—and that’s what makes this whole situation even more frustrating.
No Matter What, GTA 6 Will Be a Record-Breaker
One thing is for sure: Whenever GTA 6 finally does launch, it’s going to break records.
GTA V has already sold over 210 million copies and has been a cultural force for over a decade. GTA 6 is expected to shatter those numbers, setting new benchmarks for open-world gaming, storytelling, and player engagement.
So yeah, the wait (and the exclusivity) sucks. But if Rockstar’s track record means anything, GTA 6 is going to be worth it—even if it takes a little longer (or a hardware upgrade) to get there.