Nintendo Leaves GTA 6 Switch 2 Port Decision to Rockstar

Nintendo has not confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Grand Theft Auto VI, leaving the possibility with Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive as the game prepares for its November 19, 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

According to Nintendojo and Video Games Chronicle, Nintendo of America President Devon Pritchard said the company had no announcement regarding a potential Switch 2 release. The statements followed questions about whether Rockstar's next open-world title could reach Nintendo's platform.

"That’s going to be a conversation for Take Two and Rockstar, but nothing to announce on my end at this time." Pritchard said in an interview cited by Nintendojo and Video Games Chronicle.

Rockstar's parent company Take-Two has released some titles on Nintendo platforms, while Rockstar previously brought Red Dead Redemption to Switch. Video Games Chronicle also noted that Switch 2 has received several demanding games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil Requiem, and Elden Ring.

Former Grand Theft Auto VI developer Jérémy Hartvick, who worked on the project until leaving Rockstar in 2020, questioned the value of a Switch 2 version during an appearance on Kiwi Talkz. He said a port could create concerns about maintaining the game's quality.

"make sense" Hartvick used the phrase while discussing whether a Nintendo Switch 2 version would be a suitable decision.

Hartvick also referred to "the risk of delivering a subpar experience" when explaining his concerns about adapting the game for different hardware.

"I don’t believe it even makes sense. I’m not sure the audience for GTA 6 is so much the audience of the Switch. If you’re a GTA fan, you will probably buy the console on which GTA comes out, or you’ll get it for PC if it comes to PC, etc.

I’m wondering if it really makes sense, especially when you have a killer app. You know that people will buy a console for your game. Does it make sense for you to go out of your way to probably have the risk of delivering a subpar experience because it does not run exactly the same and so on while you know that anybody will buy a PS5 to get your game?"

Hartvick said on Kiwi Talkz.

After discussing the current economic environment and higher costs, Hartvick softened his position on the idea. Nintendoeverything reported that he said a port was not impossible, but he did not believe Rockstar would pursue that option at the current stage.

"totally ludicrous" Hartvick used the phrase when describing whether a GTA 6 port could be ruled out entirely.

Hartvick also discussed streaming as a possible way the game could reach Nintendo Switch 2 users. His comments came as speculation continued without an official announcement from Rockstar or Take-Two.

"I don’t believe it even makes sense, because I’m not sure the audience for GTA 6 is the audience for Switch. If you’re a GTA fan, you would probably buy a console on which GTA will come out." Hartvick said in comments cited by Video Games Chronicle.

Video Games Chronicle reported that some insiders have claimed exploratory discussions about a Switch 2 version may have occurred, but neither Nintendo nor Rockstar has confirmed development of a port.

"Does it make sense for you to go out of your way to probably deliver a subpar experience, because it does not run exactly the same when you know anyone will buy a PS5 to get your game?" Hartvick said in comments cited by Video Games Chronicle.