Rockstar Games Plans GTA 6 PC Port for Early 2027 Release

Rockstar Games could bring Grand Theft Auto 6 to PC during the first three months of 2027, according to a GamesBeat report citing four industry sources familiar with the developer’s plans. The PC version would follow the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S release scheduled for Nov. 19.

The report said the possible PC port would arrive after multiple delays affecting the game’s development timeline. Rockstar Games has not confirmed the PC release plan, and a representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Grand Theft Auto 6 has faced continued attention from leaks and development disclosures since 2022. The report noted that new footage has been shared by a hacker group, despite legal efforts from Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games’ parent company.

Analysts cited by the report expect strong commercial demand for the title, with launch-week revenue projections ranging from $3 billion to $5 billion. The figures reflect expectations surrounding one of the most anticipated game releases in the industry.

Rockstar Games has historically released PC versions of its major titles after console launches. Grand Theft Auto 5 reached PC nearly two years after its console debut, while Red Dead Redemption 2 arrived on PC more than a year after its initial release.

The company’s delayed PC releases have often been linked to optimization and debugging challenges caused by the wide range of computer hardware used by PC players. Some critics have argued that later PC launches can encourage players to purchase console versions before buying the PC edition.

A faster PC release for Grand Theft Auto 6 could also support future online services connected to the franchise, according to the report. The existing GTA Online has generated more than $5 billion in revenue over its lifespan and earns more than $1 million per day.

The report also highlighted changes in the gaming market, including rising hardware costs and growing PC gaming participation. Newzoo analysts predict there will be more than 1 billion PC gamers by 2028.

Most PC game spending is concentrated on microtransactions, which could make a large-scale online service a significant business opportunity if Rockstar develops a new version of GTA Online for Grand Theft Auto 6.