GTA 6 PC Release Date, Price, Delays, Leaks & System Requirements

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PC gamers know this feeling far too well.

Rockstar drops a trailer. The internet goes completely insane. Console players get a release date. And PC players? We get to sit and watch. Again.

GTA 6 is doing the exact same thing GTA V did back in 2013. It has been officially confirmed for PS5 and Xbox. Nothing for PC. Not even a hint. Just silence.

And look, I get it. It’s frustrating. But we’ve been through this scenario before, and the PC version is almost always better. So let’s go through everything we actually know right now and what to realistically expect.

Is GTA 6 Even Coming to PC?

Yes. Come on.

Rockstar has always released a mainline GTA game for PC. GTA IV? PC. GTA V? PC. Red Dead Redemption 2? PC. The pattern is pretty obvious.

Right now the only official confirmation is PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on their official GTA 6 page. There’s no PC announcement. But this is precisely how they handled GTA V, and that still came to PC eventually. Nobody in the gaming world actually thinks GTA 6 will permanently skip PC. That’s just not how Rockstar works.

The real question isn’t if. It’s when.

GTA 6 PC Release Date: Honest Expectations

There’s no official date. Rockstar hasn’t breathed a word about PC.

But we can look at history and make a pretty reasonable guess. GTA V came out on consoles in September 2013. PC got it April 2015. That’s 19 months. RDR2 hit consoles in October 2018. PC followed November 2019. About 13 months.

So if the console version ships sometime in late 2026, PC players are probably looking at late 2027 or maybe early 2028. Rough guess. Not a confirmed date. It’s just math based on what Rockstar has done before.

I know that sounds like a long time. But here’s what people forget: GTA V on PC wasn’t just a port. It had a first-person mode, higher resolution support, way better graphics settings, and the Rockstar Editor. Console players didn’t get any of that at launch. The PC version came later but came with more.

That’s usually how it goes.

Wait, is GTA 6 delayed? What’s Actually Happening?

Yeah. It is.

Look, nobody wants to say it outright, but GTA 6 has been delayed. The original chatter was pointing heavily toward a 2025 console release. Here we are in mid-2026. Still nothing.

Rockstar hasn’t used the word “delayed.” They’ve just gone quiet. No new date. No statement. It’s just a lot of emptiness. Which honestly tells you everything.

The game isn’t cancelled. Let me be clear about that. It’s still in active development. But the 2025 window is gone, and right now there’s no confirmed date for anything.

This approach is very on-brand for Rockstar. RDR2 got delayed twice before it finally came out. GTA V got pushed back too. And when those games launched, most people agreed the extra time was worth it. So while the delays are annoying, I’d rather have a finished game than a broken one.

For PC players specifically, a console delay isn’t the worst thing. More time on the console version usually means the PC port is closer to being ready when it does eventually come. The gap will end up shorter than the 19 months we waited for GTA V.

How Much Will GTA 6 Cost?

Nobody actually knows. No official price has been announced.

But let’s be real about where we are. $70 is pretty much the standard now for big PS5 games. That used to feel crazy, and now it’s just… normal. GTA 6 will almost certainly be $70 at minimum.

The more interesting question is whether Take-Two pushes it to $80. There have been reports that GTA 6 is one of the most expensive games ever made. Development costs reportedly cross $1 billion when you factor in marketing. That’s an absurd amount of money. And companies that spend that much don’t usually price things conservatively.

So personally? I’d be prepared to spend $70 to $80 on both the console and PC.

GTA Online is almost certainly returning in some form. Whether it’s bundled free like GTA V or sold separately, we have no idea. In 2013, being free online with the game was a huge deal. If they try to charge separately for it this time, people will be furious. Rockstar knows that.

If $80 feels too steep at launch, just wait. GTA V is now regularly under $10. These things do come down. Just takes a few years.

GTA 6 Leaks: What’s Worth Paying Attention To

The biggest GTA 6 leak happened in September 2022. A hacker broke into Rockstar’s systems and dumped a ton of early development footage. Rockstar confirmed the 2022 leak, which the Grand Theft Auto VI Wikipedia page documents well. We’re discussing the actual gameplay, the map, both main characters, the dialogue, and the missions. The works.

Rockstar confirmed it was real. The hacker was eventually arrested.

What that footage showed: a massive Vice City-style map, a female protagonist named Lucia, a male character alongside her, and a world that clearly had way more going on than GTA V ever did. NPCs with actual routines. Dynamic environments. Stores you could walk into. It looked rough because it was unfinished, but even rough, it looked impressive.

Everything since 2022 has been inconsistent. Some stuff comes from established Rockstar insiders who have accurate track records. Most of the remaining content consists of random people trying to gain engagement by using made-up screenshots.

What I’d trust based on multiple credible sources:

• Main characters are Lucia and Jason, set in a fictional Miami
• The map is significantly bigger than GTA V
• NPC behavior and world simulation are way more advanced

What to entirely ignore:

• Any “leaked release date” from an anonymous Reddit or Twitter account
• “Final build” screenshots with zero sourcing
• Price leaks that conveniently line up with whatever the poster is hoping to pay

The 2022 leak was detrimental for Rockstar but genuinely useful for the rest of us. At least we know the game is real and looks incredible even in an early state.

GTA 6 PC System Requirements: Best Guesses

No official specs. Rockstar will hold off on releasing those until it actually announces the PC version. But based on the trailer visuals, the RAGE engine, and what similarly demanding games have needed recently, here’s a reasonable ballpark.

These are estimates. Not official. Don’t go buying hardware based on this alone.

Minimum Requirements (Estimated)

• OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
• CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
• RAM: 16GB
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2070 or AMD RX 5700 XT (8GB VRAM)
• Storage: 150GB NVMe SSD
• DirectX: DirectX 12

Recommended Requirements (Estimated)

• OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
• CPU: Intel Core i9-12900K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
• RAM: 32GB DDR5
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti or AMD RX 7900 GRE (12GB VRAM)
• Storage: 150GB NVMe SSD
• DirectX: DirectX 12 Ultimate

A few things I’d keep in mind:

GTA V’s recommended GPU at launch was a GTX 660. That card is a museum piece now. GTA 6 is in an entirely different league visually. Don’t assume your old rig will be fine just because GTA V ran okay on it.

RAM is something many people underestimate for big open-world games. 16GB is probably the minimum you’ll want. 32GB will be the sweet spot. If you’re genuinely not sure what makes sense for your setup, we put together a guide on how much RAM you need for gaming that explains it without all the technical jargon.

Also, please get an NVMe SSD if you haven’t already. GTA 6’s map will be massive. Running it off an old spinning hard drive is going to hurt you way more than a slightly weaker GPU would.

If you’re thinking about building or buying a new setup before GTA 6 lands, our ultimate guide to buying a gaming PC is worth a read. Already have a PC and just want to get more out of it? Our gaming PC optimization guide covers all the settings and tweaks that actually matter.

Will GTA 6 run at 60 fps on PC?

On decent hardware, yeah.

At 1080p or 1440p with a capable GPU, 60fps should be totally doable. The console version is reportedly targeting 60fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S too, though Rockstar hasn’t officially confirmed that number.

On PC you’re not locked to whatever Rockstar decides. Do you have a beefy enough GPU? You can push 120fps or higher. Consoles don’t get that option.

Ray tracing is almost certainly going to be supported, but it will cost you frames. Turn ray tracing on at high settings without DLSS or FSR helping out, and you’re going to feel it. DLSS 4 and FSR 4 are standard in 2026, and it would be odd for a game this big not to support at least one. They make a real difference on mid-range cards.

GTA 6 is Arriving in a Very Different Gaming World

Think about what gaming looked like when GTA V came out in 2013. Games cost $60. Battle passes weren’t a thing. The idea of paying $35 for a car skin would have seemed insane.

Now? $70 to $80 games are normal. Season passes. Online subscriptions. Microtransactions in games you already paid full price for. Players are way more skeptical than they used to be, and honestly, rightfully so.

GTA Online from GTA V became one of the most profitable things in gaming history. Shark Cards alone made Rockstar billions. So when GTA 6 arrives with a new version of GTA Online, people are already skeptical. How aggressive will the monetization be? Will the single-player experience feel complete, or will it serve primarily as a long tutorial leading into the online grind?

The changes the gaming industry has gone through in the last decade make GTA 6 one of the most captivating launches in years. Not just because of the game itself, but because of how Rockstar handles all of this stuff around it.

What About Mods?

Rockstar has never officially supported mods. They don’t need to. The community just does it anyway.

GTA V on PC has a ridiculous number of mods. Full graphics overhauls, new missions, new cars, and entirely new game modes. None of it was ever officially supported by Rockstar. They mostly ignored it as long as it remained a single-player game.

GTA Online is a different story. If you modify that, Rockstar will take strict action. That’s been their policy forever, and it’ll stay the same with GTA 6.

Single-player mods will show up fast after the PC launch. Within weeks, probably. If you care about mods, PC is the obvious choice. Console GTA modding has always been a mess compared to what PC gets.

Is GTA 6 Coming to Steam?

Almost certainly.

GTA V has been on Steam for years. Rockstar has its launcher too, so like GTA V, GTA 6 will probably end up on both. One doesn’t cancel out the other.

Could Rockstar do an Epic Games Store exclusive deal? Technically. Would the backlash be absolutely enormous? Yes. Rockstar doesn’t need Epic’s money. They have the most anticipated game in years. Steam is the obvious home for it.

PC vs PS5: Which Is Actually Better for GTA 6?

High-end PC wins. That’s just the reality. Better resolution, higher frame rates, mod support, and more graphics options. A powerful gaming PC will always perform better than a fixed console.

But here’s what I actually think: for the average person, the difference isn’t as dramatic as enthusiasts make it seem. PS5 is strong hardware. GTA 6 is going to look and run exceptionally well on it. A mid-range PC from 2024 or 2025 is going to give you a pretty similar experience.

Where PC really excels isn’t raw graphics. It’s freedom. Mods. No framerate cap. Settings you can adjust. It is a library you can keep forever. That’s the real argument for PC, not “my shadows look slightly better.”

What Should PC Gamers Actually Do Right Now?

Nothing urgent. GTA 6 on PC is probably still at least a year out, maybe more.

But a few sensible things:

Check your GPU. If you’re using anything older than an RTX 2070 or RX 5700, consider upgrading when you next refresh your hardware. Don’t buy anything specifically for GTA 6 right now, but don’t ignore it either.

Please get an NVMe SSD if you haven’t already. Seriously. This is excellent advice for any game in 2026, not just GTA 6.

If you care about GTA Online, make sure your internet is working properly. Playing GTA Online with bad ping is genuinely awful. Our guide on reducing ping offers practical steps beyond the usual “restart your router” advice.

And keep an eye on Rockstar’s official channels. Once they confirm the PC version, the specs will follow shortly thereafter. That’s when you’ll have real numbers to plan around.

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We’ll keep updating this as Rockstar makes announcements.