Grand Theft Auto 6's fall 2025 console-exclusive launch (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) has sparked debate. The omission of PC, a historically common practice for Rockstar, feels increasingly anachronistic in 2025, given the platform's growing market share in multiplatform gaming.
Take-Two Interactive CEO, Strauss Zelnick, while confirming the eventual PC release of GTA 6, didn't offer a concrete date. He cited Rockstar's historical pattern of staggered platform releases, hinting at a post-console launch for PC. This aligns with Rockstar's past reluctance to offer simultaneous PC and console releases, and its complex history with the modding community.
While many hoped GTA 6 would mark a shift in Rockstar's PC strategy, a 2026 or later release seems probable, given the fall 2025 console launch window. The potential delay raises concerns about a significant missed opportunity. Zelnick himself highlighted the PC market's substantial contribution to overall sales, estimating it at 40% or more for some titles.
This PC-centric discussion unfolds against a backdrop of declining PS5 and Xbox Series X|S sales. With next-gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft still unannounced, the PC market's expansion is increasingly significant. Zelnick predicts this trend will continue, even with the eventual arrival of new console generations.
Interestingly, the anticipated massive success of GTA 6 is expected to boost current-generation console sales, as players acquire PS5 or Xbox Series X|S consoles specifically to play the game. This strategy, according to Zelnick, has historically driven console sales for major game releases.
However, the notion of a PlayStation 5 Pro acting as a dedicated "GTA 6 machine" is tempered by tech experts who doubt its ability to consistently deliver 4K60 performance for the game. The wait for PC gamers, and the ultimate impact of the delayed PC release on overall sales, remains a significant question.
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