As we creep nearer to the long-awaited fall 2025 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI , anticipation throughout the gaming community continues to grow. Rockstar Games has actually confirmed that the title will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Still, enthusiasts on PC and Nintendo platforms are left to speculate on when and whether their turn will come to play the blockbuster title.
GTA 6 set for 2025 debut as Rockstar commits to console release
Rockstar's announcement that GTA 6 will be released in 2025 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S fits with its emphasis on premium hardware performance. By limiting its launch to these platforms, the studio can stress its graphical capabilities and provide an uninterrupted open-world experience in the newly disclosed location of Leonida, a fictional state based on Florida.
The game's trailer broke viewership records already, and entertainment industry analysts believe it will be one of the largest entertainment launches in history. Skipping prior-gen consoles guarantees Rockstar makes the most of the current generation's capabilities without any compromise.
Release on PC likely in 2026, Nintendo still in question
Though Rockstar has yet to officially announce a PC version, a 2026 release is the most anticipated based on historical precedent. GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 both came to PC more than a year after their console releases. Based on that trend and the high demand from the PC gaming community—it's safe to say that GTA 6 will be rolled out similarly.
Nintendo, however, is still a stretch. There has been no official word on a Switch or next-gen Nintendo launch. With Rockstar traditionally bypassing Nintendo consoles for its flagship open-world games, a GTA 6 iteration on the Switch or its successor appears unlikely at present.
With the countdown to autumn 2025 ongoing, GTA 6 is set solidly to release first on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC players can expect a 2026 release, although they'll have to wait for Rockstar to announce the schedule. As for Nintendo players, they're stuck in limbo. Whatever the platform, one thing's for sure: GTA 6 is turning out to be a game that will set the standard for the next generation of open-world gaming.
Also Read: GTA 6’s fall launch shifts industry schedule as Death Stranding 2, Mafia drop early
GTA 6 set for 2025 debut as Rockstar commits to console release
Rockstar's announcement that GTA 6 will be released in 2025 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S fits with its emphasis on premium hardware performance. By limiting its launch to these platforms, the studio can stress its graphical capabilities and provide an uninterrupted open-world experience in the newly disclosed location of Leonida, a fictional state based on Florida.
The game's trailer broke viewership records already, and entertainment industry analysts believe it will be one of the largest entertainment launches in history. Skipping prior-gen consoles guarantees Rockstar makes the most of the current generation's capabilities without any compromise.
Release on PC likely in 2026, Nintendo still in question
What platform are you planning to play GTA 6 on when it comes out?
— Grand Theft Auto 6 Alerts (@GTA6Alerts) April 4, 2025
🔸PlayStation
🔸Xbox
🔸Nintendo
🔸PC pic.twitter.com/bjOCn5AeDz
Though Rockstar has yet to officially announce a PC version, a 2026 release is the most anticipated based on historical precedent. GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 both came to PC more than a year after their console releases. Based on that trend and the high demand from the PC gaming community—it's safe to say that GTA 6 will be rolled out similarly.
Nintendo, however, is still a stretch. There has been no official word on a Switch or next-gen Nintendo launch. With Rockstar traditionally bypassing Nintendo consoles for its flagship open-world games, a GTA 6 iteration on the Switch or its successor appears unlikely at present.
With the countdown to autumn 2025 ongoing, GTA 6 is set solidly to release first on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC players can expect a 2026 release, although they'll have to wait for Rockstar to announce the schedule. As for Nintendo players, they're stuck in limbo. Whatever the platform, one thing's for sure: GTA 6 is turning out to be a game that will set the standard for the next generation of open-world gaming.
Also Read: GTA 6’s fall launch shifts industry schedule as Death Stranding 2, Mafia drop early
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