Take-Two Boss Unconcerned by Plummeting PS5 and Xbox Sales, Insists GTA 6 Will Cause 'A Meaningful Uptick in Console Sales' in 2025

Grand Theft Auto 6, slated for a Fall 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, notably omits PC. This mirrors Rockstar's past releases, but in 2025, this feels increasingly unconventional. Given the PC's growing importance in multiplatform game success, is this a missed opportunity, or even a mistake?

IGN posed this question to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, who hinted at an eventual PC release. He cited the simultaneous PC, console, and Switch release of Civilization VII as a contrast, highlighting Rockstar's historical practice of staggered platform releases.

Rockstar's history of delayed PC releases and a sometimes strained relationship with the modding community are well-documented. However, many hoped GTA 6, a game of such immense scale, would mark a shift in the studio's PC approach.

While major Rockstar titles eventually reach PC, the timeframe remains uncertain. With GTA 6's Fall 2025 console launch (a timeframe Take-Two remains confident in), a PC release before 2026 seems unlikely.

When Will GTA 6 Hit PC? ----------------------- 202520262027Never!

AnswerSee ResultsIn December 2023, a former Rockstar developer attempted to explain the post-console PC release, urging PC gamers to be patient.

The potential impact of a delayed PC release is significant. Zelnick revealed that PC versions can account for 40% or more of a multiplatform game's sales.

This discussion occurred against a backdrop of declining PS5 and Xbox Series X|S sales. While Nintendo anticipates the Switch 2, Sony and Microsoft's next-gen plans remain undisclosed. Zelnick emphasized the PC market's growth, even amidst slowing console sales. He expects this trend to continue, regardless of future console generations.

Would you buy a PS5 Pro just to play GTA 6 on the highest settings? ------------------------------------------------------------------- YesNopeMaybe

AnswerSee ResultsZelnick believes GTA 6's release will boost console sales, as players acquire current-gen systems to play the game. He anticipates a significant increase in console sales in 2025 due to various game releases, mitigating concerns about declining console sales. He reiterates the growing importance of the PC market.

The PlayStation 5 Pro is often viewed as a potential "GTA 6 machine," although experts doubt it will achieve 4K/60fps consistently.