GTA 6 on PC Could Arrive Faster
For PC gamers, the wait for a new Grand Theft Auto game has always involved an extra dose of patience. Rockstar Games has historically released its flagship titles on consoles first, with the PC version following months, or even years, later. However, a new statement from the company’s parent corporation suggests this pattern might be changing for GTA 6.
In a recent interview on CNBC, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick signaled a significant shift in the company’s view of the gaming landscape. His comments have sparked hope that the PC port of Grand Theft Auto VI may not be far behind the console version.
Zelnick directly acknowledged the growing importance of the PC platform, stating, “I think [the industry is] moving towards PC, and business is moving towards open rather than closed.” This philosophy marks a potential change in strategy for Rockstar and Take-Two, which have traditionally prioritized closed console ecosystems for initial launches.
This shift isn’t just about philosophy; it’s also about business. The PC market represents a massive and rapidly growing revenue stream. During a recent earnings call, Zelnick also highlighted his expectation for a 10% growth in the company’s mobile income, showing a clear focus on expanding beyond traditional consoles.
What does this mean for GTA 6? While a simultaneous console and PC release is still unlikely, the gap between them could be considerably shorter than in the past. If the company is truly prioritizing the “open” PC ecosystem, it would make sense to capitalize on the immense hype and launch the PC version sooner to capture that audience.
For years, the delayed PC release was seen as a way to double-dip, enticing players to buy the game twice. But with Zelnick’s vision of a PC-centric future, keeping the most ambitious game of all time from a huge portion of its audience for too long may no longer make business sense.
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Of course, Rockstar has not announced any official plans for a PC version yet. The game is still slated for a Fall 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. But for the millions of PC gamers eagerly awaiting their turn, the words from the top suggest the wait might be more manageable than ever before.