Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release planned for early 2027

Developer Rockstar Games plans to release Grand Theft Auto 6 on PC in the first quarter of 2027, according to PCGamesN, Engadget, Eurogamer, GamesRadar, and Metro.co.uk. The news originates from a report by GamesBeat, which cited four anonymous industry sources familiar with the studio's plans. Rockstar Games did not respond to requests for comment before the report was published. [1][2][4][6][10]

The expected launch window means the PC version will arrive shortly after the game's initial console launch. Engadget reported that the title is scheduled to debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S on November 19, while PCGamesN noted a scheduled console release in November. [1][2]

This schedule represents a significantly shorter wait for PC players compared to previous franchise entries. Engadget and PCGamesN both reported that Grand Theft Auto 5 originally launched on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on September 17, 2013, but did not receive its PC port until April 2015. [1][2]

Tom's Hardware reported that recent console jailbreaking, artificial intelligence decompilation, and security concerns surrounding playable builds may encourage the developer to avoid a prolonged delay for the PC port. [3]