With the much-anticipated release of the Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 and a significant update to its official website, fans eagerly awaited news on the launch platforms, especially in light of the new release date set for May 26, 2026. At the end of the trailer, the release date is prominently displayed alongside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S logos, confirming that these consoles will be part of GTA 6's initial launch. Notably, Trailer 2 was captured on a PS5, with specific mention of the standard model rather than the PS5 Pro.
So, what does this mean for a PC launch or a potential release on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2? Many fans had hoped that the delay to May 2026 might lead Rockstar and its parent company, Take-Two, to consider a simultaneous PC release. However, the absence of any mention of a PC version in the trailer suggests that this might not be the case.This omission aligns with Rockstar's traditional approach to game releases, though it feels somewhat outdated in today's gaming landscape, especially given the growing significance of PC platforms for multiplatform games. Is GTA 6's lack of a PC launch a missed opportunity or even a misstep?
In an interview with IGN in February, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, hinted at GTA 6's eventual release on PC. Reflecting on the launch strategy for other titles, Zelnick said, "So with Civ 7, it's available on console and PC and Switch right away. With regard to others in our lineup, we don't always go across all platforms simultaneously. Historically, Rockstar has started with some platforms and then historically moved to other platforms."
GTA 6 is still set to launch on consoles only. Rockstar fans have noted the studio's historical reluctance to release games on PC simultaneously with console versions, as well as its challenging relationship with the modding community over the years. Despite this, there was hope that a game as monumental as GTA 6 could mark a shift in Rockstar's approach to PC gaming.
While major Rockstar titles eventually make their way to PC, the question of how long PC gamers will have to wait for what could be one of the biggest games ever remains. Could it be Fall 2027? Early 2027? Or perhaps a year later, in May 2027?
In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer attempted to explain the reasoning behind GTA 6's console-first release strategy, urging PC gamers to give the studio the "benefit of the doubt" regarding its launch plans.
But how significant of a missed opportunity is it to skip a PC launch for GTA 6? Zelnick revealed to IGN that the PC version of a multiplatform game can account for 40% of overall sales, or even more in some cases.
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"We have seen PC become a much more and more important part of what used to be a console business, and I wouldn't be surprised to see that trend continue," he remarked. "Of course, there will be a new console generation."
Meanwhile, the absence of a Nintendo Switch 2 logo in GTA 6 Trailer 2 was somewhat expected. Although the capabilities of the Switch 2 are yet to be fully disclosed, it is slated to run CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077, which led some to hope that GTA 6 might also make its way to Nintendo's next-generation console, especially since it is set to release on the less powerful Xbox Series S as well.
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