Speculation about GTA VI's PC release date is everywhere, with countless rumors and predictions circulating online. To get a clearer picture, it's worth looking back at Rockstar's release history, comparing the launch timelines of previous GTA titles, and examining the most relevant precedent: the studio's last major original release, Red Dead Redemption 2, in 2018.
๐ฎGTA Console vs PC Release History
Many fans are speculating about when GTA VI could arrive on PC. The truth is that with its latest release, Rockstar extended the gap to nearly 19 months, compared to the roughly 7-month average that had been the norm since GTA III, when the series began launching on PlayStation first and PC later. Looking back at the franchise's release history provides a good perspective.
| Title |
Console Release |
PC Release |
Interval |
| Grand Theft Auto |
November 28, 1997 |
November 28, 1997 |
0 months |
| Grand Theft Auto 2 |
October 22, 1999 |
October 22, 1999 |
0 months |
| Grand Theft Auto III |
October 22, 2001 |
May 21, 2002 |
7 months |
| Grand Theft Auto: Vice City |
October 29, 2002 |
May 13, 2003 |
6.5 months |
| Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas |
October 26, 2004 |
June 7, 2005 |
7.5 months |
| Grand Theft Auto IV |
April 29, 2008 |
December 2, 2008 |
7 months |
| Grand Theft Auto V |
September 17, 2013 |
April 14, 2015 |
19 months |
| Grand Theft Auto VI |
Nov 19, 2026 |
TBA |
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It should be noted that GTA V was originally released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2013. Rockstar later announced that it would launch on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in November 2014. However, the PC version was delayed twice: first to January 2015, and then again to April 2015, when it was finally released due to additional optimization work.
๐ค The Red Dead Redemption 2 Case
Many expect Rockstar to aim for a middle ground between the 7-month gap seen with GTA III and the 19-month wait for GTA V, making a one-year delay the most likely scenario for GTA VI. If that happens, the PC version would be expected around November 2027. This expectation is largely based on Rockstar's most recent major release, Red Dead Redemption 2, which followed almost exactly that timeline between platforms. The console version launched in October 2018, while the PC version followed in November 2019.
Adding even more fuel to the speculation, a rumor emerged in 2026 claiming that Rockstar was targeting a PC release before the end of Take-Two's fiscal year (March 31, 2027), which would place the launch around February 2027. However, the rumor is based on statements attributed to three former employees and has not been confirmed by Rockstar.