GTA 6 would reach PC in the first quarter of 2027, four sources say: just months after consoles

GamesBeat puts the PC version between January and March 2027, months after consoles. Rockstar has not confirmed it. What the report says and what is still unknown.

The most repeated question about Grand Theft Auto VI after the date now has, for the first time, a sourced answer. It is not official, but it is not a forum rumour either.

What the report says

GamesBeat reported on 13 October that Rockstar "plans to release the PC version of GTA VI in the first quarter of 2027". It attributes this to "four industry sources familiar with the studio's plans", who requested anonymity to avoid damaging business relationships. A Rockstar representative did not respond to a request for comment before publication.

It has been picked up by GamesRadar and Push Square, among others; the latter labels it a rumour and notes it is hard to know how solid it is.

Why it stands out

Because it would break the studio's habit. These are the gaps for its last big games:

The closest precedent is GTA IV, which reached PC the same year as consoles. That version launched with performance problems, and GTA V's far more polished port took considerably longer.

The reasons GamesBeat points to

• A bigger audience. GTA V players are mostly on console, and PC is the most direct way to widen the base. The outlet recalls the rumour that the game has cost more than $2 billion; that is a rumour, not an official figure.
• Roleplay. In August 2023 Rockstar acquired Cfx.re, the team behind FiveM, the roleplay server platform for GTA V. FiveM only works on PC, so that entire audience plays there. More in Rockstar's official roleplay server.
• Online. Twitch's chief executive said GTA 6's multiplayer will launch "next year". If user-generated content is going to matter, PC has to be there first. What is known about online.

It fits with what Take-Two chief executive Strauss Zelnick has been saying: that PC is "becoming more and more important" to the company. That is an official statement; the date is not.

What is still unknown

• Whether it is true. Rockstar has not announced a PC version. Until it does, this is a plan attributed to anonymous sources, and plans change.
• The exact date. "First quarter" is three months. Nobody has given a day.
• Requirements and stores. There are no official requirements and no word on where it would be sold. Those in our PC guide are our own estimates.
• Day one. This does not change the launch: on 19 November GTA 6 comes out only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it will not be playable on PC via streaming either.

The next date: 9 November

Take-Two reports its quarterly results on 9 November, ten days before launch, according to Vandal. It is the last scheduled occasion on which the company will speak publicly before the game is out, and Zelnick is usually asked about PC there. No announcement has been promised.

Buy a console or wait?

We cannot decide that for you, but we can lay out what is known. What is certain is the console date. The PC plan is an unconfirmed report, with no day, no price and no requirements. Anyone who wants to play on 19 November needs a PS5 or an Xbox Series; anyone who can wait a few months now has one more reason to, with the risk that the date moves.

Frequently asked questions

When does GTA 6 come out on PC?

Rockstar has not announced it. GamesBeat reported on 13 October 2026 that the plan is to release it in the first quarter of 2027, according to four industry sources. It is not confirmed.

Has Rockstar confirmed a PC version of GTA 6?

No. Rockstar has only announced PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and did not respond to GamesBeat. Take-Two has said PC is increasingly important to the company, without giving a date.

Will GTA 6 be playable on PC on 19 November?

No. It launches only on consoles that day, and Xbox has denied it will be playable on PC through the cloud.