GTA VI could be released on PC as early as early 2027 - Rockstar is still silent

The wait for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI may be much shorter than expected.According to information GamesBeat, Rockstar is considering releasing the game on computers in the first quarter of 2027 - that is, a few months after the console release.The publication has four sources familiar with the studio's plans.

Main disclaimer: this information from journalists, not a Rockstar announcement.The studio did not name the PC platform, date or system requirements.Therefore, it is impossible to talk about a confirmed release of GTA VI on Steam in January or March.

Why did this information attract so much attention?

The game is still expected to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026.If GamesBeat's information turns out to be correct, the gap between versions will be from six weeks to about four months.This is unusually fast for Rockstar.

Grand Theft Auto V was first released on consoles in September 2013, and received a computer version only in April 2015.Red Dead Redemption 2 came to PC about a year after its release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.Players are accustomed to a different model: first a console premiere, then a long wait for an additional platform.

What is not yet in official materials

The official GTA VI website only lists PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S and a November 19 date.Rockstar did not provide a separate card for the PC version with system requirements, cost or pre-order conditions.Links to non-existent pre-orders should now be a matter of caution.

GamesBeat cites four anonymous sources, but this does not amount to a commitment from the publisher.Internal development timelines are subject to change, and even accurate information today does not guarantee a future release date.Rockstar did not respond to the publication's request for comment before the material was published.

What does this mean for PC players?

On the one hand, the rumor gives hope not to buy a console just for GTA VI.On the other hand, a month before the console launch, there is not a single official evidence that the computer version will be ready at the beginning of the year.Even the requirements for the video card and memory are still unknown.

The nearest fixed point on the calendar is November 19, release on consoles.It's worth keeping an eye on announcements from Rockstar Games and Take-Two for confirmation of a PC version, rather than tentative store dates and streaming rumors.