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Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19 on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 consoles. While Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed a PC release date, a report from GamesBeat claims the game could arrive on personal computers in the first quarter of 2027. This potential timeline suggests that PC gamers might not need to purchase a new console to play the title.

Historically, GTA V released on consoles about eighteen months before its PC version, causing significant delays for desktop players. However, industry sources familiar with Rockstar’s plans indicate that the PC version could be ready sooner than many had feared. The report notes that Rockstar likely wants to reach as many customers as possible, given the game’s estimated development cost of over $2 billion. Additionally, an online multiplayer component is expected to debut in 2027, separate from the main launch.

The console version of GTA 6 is anticipated to run at 30 frames per second (FPS) at launch, which refers to how many times the game updates its image each second. Development has been complicated by a group known as "Cyberleek," who have threatened to leak the entire game unless their demands are met. These demands include a memecoin reaching a valuation of $30 million. Cyberleek has already shared video clips of the game publicly.