Despite the absence of a confirmed release window for its PC version, a substantial 39% of PC Gamer readers indicated they are willing to wait for Grand Theft Auto 6. This patience stems from a desire to avoid purchasing the game on console and potentially waiting for a superior PC experience, complete with optimizations and patches.
Rockstar Games has opened pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Grand Theft Auto 6, which are slated for release in early 2025. The decision to exclude PC from the initial launch has been met with disappointment by some, though the poll results suggest a significant portion of the PC gaming audience is prepared to hold out.
The survey also revealed that 28% of respondents have no interest in Grand Theft Auto 6 and do not plan to purchase it, a figure that surprised the poll's author. Another 16% of players intend to buy the game on console, while 8% would purchase it on console if they owned one. A further 8% are undecided, planning to wait for reviews and initial player reactions before making a purchase decision.
Those opting to wait for the PC version cited the cost of the game, with the premium editions priced at $80 and $100, as a factor. The prospect of receiving a more polished product after months of patches, coupled with the potential for enhanced performance on PC hardware, also contributes to this decision. The long wait for a PC port, a common trend for Rockstar titles, is a reality many in the PC gaming community have come to accept, if not appreciate.
While the exact timing for Grand Theft Auto 6 on PC remains unknown, the poll highlights a complex mix of anticipation, indifference, and strategic waiting among its potential audience. The game is set to explore a modern-day Vice City and the surrounding Leonida region.