A report from GamesBeat, citing four anonymous industry sources, claims that Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for a PC release within the first quarter of 2027. If accurate, this would place the PC launch no more than four months after the game's initial release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. Rockstar Games has not yet officially commented on this rumor.
This alleged timeline represents a significant deviation from Rockstar's established practice of lengthy delays between console and PC versions of its major titles. Historically, PC ports have arrived anywhere from seven months to over 14 years after their console counterparts. For example, Grand Theft Auto 3 and Vice City each saw a seven-month gap, Grand Theft Auto 4 also had a seven-month wait, and Grand Theft Auto 5 took approximately 18 months to reach PC. Red Dead Redemption famously had a gap of over 14 years.
Compared to these precedents, a PC release within four months would be remarkably swift. The report speculates that such a rapid turnaround could impact sales, as players who buy the console version might be less inclined to purchase a second copy for PC, especially given the reported $100 price point for the premium edition of Grand Theft Auto 6. Many players have expressed on social media a willingness to wait for the PC version, even if it meant a longer delay, to access the game with greater flexibility and performance.
Take-Two Interactive's next quarterly financial report is scheduled for November 9, a date that could potentially offer an opportunity for official announcements. Until then, this rumored early 2027 PC release for Grand Theft Auto 6 should be approached with a degree of skepticism, given Rockstar's historical approach to its PC ports.