GTA 6 on PC: estimated date, minimum and recommended requirements

When will GTA VI arrive on PC? We analyze Rockstar's track record and the specs your rig will need based on what we know about the RAGE engine.

One of the most asked questions is: when will GTA 6 come to PC? Rockstar has confirmed the initial launch is console-exclusive, but the PC version will follow. Here's what to expect.

When will GTA 6 arrive on PC?

Rockstar hasn't given an official date, but their track record is clear. GTA V took 18 months to arrive on PC after its console launch (September 2013 → April 2015). Red Dead Redemption 2 took 13 months (October 2018 → November 2019). Applying that average, GTA VI on PC would arrive between late 2027 and mid-2028.

Estimated minimum requirements

Based on PS5 and Xbox Series X specs, and the evolution of the RAGE engine (Rockstar Advanced Game Engine), these would be reasonable minimum requirements:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i5-10400
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD RX 6600 XT (8 GB VRAM)
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: 150 GB on SSD (NVMe recommended)
• OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit

Estimated recommended requirements

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X / Intel Core i7-12700
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7800 XT (12 GB VRAM)
• RAM: 32 GB
• Storage: 150 GB NVMe SSD

The latest Take-Two has said about PC

At its annual shareholder meeting on 17 September 2026, asked about platform strategy, CEO Strauss Zelnick said the company launches "on any platforms for which there's a meaningful audience" and added a line read as a nod: "the PC platform is becoming more and more important" to Take-Two.

It is not an announcement. It is the closest the company has come to talking about PC, and there is still no confirmation and no date. We keep it in the rumour tracker as unverified.

Why consoles come first

Zelnick has explained before that Rockstar historically ships on console first. It makes commercial sense — a closed park of identical machines makes performance work easier — and it matches what happened with the previous two games.

Will it be a good port?

GTA V on PC was an excellent port: well optimized, with advanced graphic options and mod support that extended the game's life for a decade. GTA IV, on the other hand, was a technical disaster on PC. All signs point to Rockstar having learned from both experiences.

FAQ

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

Yes, but not on the same day as consoles. Expected between late 2027 and mid-2028.

What GPU do I need for GTA 6?

An RTX 3060 or RX 6600 XT minimum. For max settings, an RTX 4070 or better.

Will GTA 6 have mods on PC?

Rockstar hasn't officially commented, but GTA V had a massive mod scene. It's very likely GTA VI will too.