Rockstar Games has made it official: Grand Theft Auto VI is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S first, with PC players forced to wait—just like they did with GTA V. The decision has sparked frustration, confusion, and even talk of piracy among impatient fans.
Why Is Rockstar Skipping PC at Launch?
The studio’s pattern is clear—GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and now GTA 6 all prioritized consoles before PC. Possible reasons:
- Piracy concerns – PC versions are more vulnerable to illegal copies.
- Optimization challenges – Rockstar may need extra time to refine performance across diverse PC hardware.
- Double-dipping sales – Releasing later encourages some players to buy the game twice.
Fans aren’t happy. As one Reddit user put it:
“It’s 2025—why can’t we just get a simultaneous release? This feels like an artificial delay.”
How Long Will PC Gamers Wait?
History suggests:
- GTA V: 18 months (2013 console → 2015 PC)
- RDR2: 12 months (2018 console → 2019 PC)
If GTA 6 follows suit, PC players could be waiting until mid-to-late 2026.
Will Piracy Become a Problem?
Some frustrated fans are already joking about turning to torrents. One comment read:
“If Rockstar won’t give us a legal way to play, guess I’ll sail the high seas.”
Of course, piracy isn’t the answer—but it highlights how impatient the PC community is.
Is There Any Hope for a Surprise PC Launch?
Unlikely, but not impossible. Rockstar hasn’t started its full marketing push yet, so a last-minute change isn’t completely off the table—though fans shouldn’t hold their breath.
What Can PC Players Do in the Meantime?
- Avoid spoilers (good luck with that)
- Play GTA V mods to pass the time
- Hope Rockstar shortens the wait this time
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Rockstar’s console-first strategy isn’t new, but it’s still disappointing for PC gamers. With GTA 6 expected to be one of the biggest games ever, the delay means millions will be left watching from the sidelines—at least for a while.
Will you wait for the PC version, or find another way to play? Let us know in the comments!