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GTA 6 will not initially launch on PC, even though it has a big market share

Authore: ChloeUpdate:Feb 27,2025

GTA 6 will not initially launch on PC, even though it has a big market share

Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, recently addressed the company's staggered platform release strategy, specifically concerning Grand Theft Auto VI. Zelnick confirmed that delaying the PC release of GTA 6 will result in a significant revenue shortfall—approximately 40% of typical PC launch earnings. However, Take-Two remains committed to its established release model, prioritizing a sequential, rather than simultaneous, launch across platforms.

This strategy aligns with past GTA releases, where PC versions have historically been delayed. This delay, in part, stems from Rockstar's complex history with the modding community. The decision is unrelated to the sales performance of the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S consoles; GTA 6's release schedule won't be altered to address this.

Projecting a fall 2025 release for GTA 6, PC gamers may face a wait extending into 2026. The anticipation surrounding GTA 6 extends beyond Take-Two Interactive; the game's initial teaser shattered YouTube viewership records. The industry anticipates the game potentially surpassing the $100 million sales mark, a milestone that could positively influence other game developers and publishers.