Yes — a PC version of GTA 6 is expected, following Rockstar's pattern with GTA V and RDR2. Rockstar has not confirmed a PC date but a PC release typically arrives 6–18 months after console launch.

When is the GTA 6 release date?

GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in Fall 2025. The PC version is expected in 2026 based on Rockstar's historical release cadence.

What are the expected GTA 6 PC system requirements?

Expected minimum: Ryzen 5 3600 / Core i5-10400, 16 GB RAM, RTX 3060 / RX 6600, 150 GB SSD. Recommended: Ryzen 7 5800X3D / Core i7-12700K, 32 GB RAM, RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT, NVMe SSD.

How much storage will GTA 6 need on PC?

Rockstar has not confirmed a size. Plan for 150-200 GB free on an NVMe SSD: PC builds are typically the largest of the three platforms, and day-one patches add on top of the base install.

GTA 6 PC Release Date & System Requirements (2026)

Q: Can a Steam Deck run GTA 6?

Very unlikely natively. The estimated PC minimum is around an RTX 3060, well above Steam Deck class hardware. Cloud streaming via a service like GeForce Now is the realistic handheld route.

Q: Will GTA 6 be on Steam?

Expected. Every recent Rockstar PC release has shipped on the Rockstar Games Launcher and Steam, with Epic Games Store support arriving later. Nothing is officially announced.

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When will GTA 6 come to PC?

Rockstar confirmed GTA 6 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. A PC version has not been announced or dated, but Rockstar's history is consistent: GTA V shipped on PC 19 months after consoles, Red Dead Redemption 2 arrived 12 months later. Applying that same 12–19 month gap to a November 2026 console launch puts the realistic PC window at late 2027 to mid 2028.

Rockstar has never skipped a PC release in the modern era of the franchise, and the PC version has historically been the definitive one — higher frame rates, uncapped resolution, first-person improvements, and eventually a modding scene. The tradeoff is waiting roughly a year while the story is spoiled everywhere.

What is confirmed vs what is not

Confirmed: November 19, 2026 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Confirmed: no PC version in the launch window.
Not confirmed: that a PC version exists at all — Rockstar has made no announcement.
Not confirmed: any PC system requirement, storefront, or upscaling support.
Estimated: every spec figure on this page, derived from the console targets and Rockstar's PC ports of GTA V and RDR2.

Expected GTA 6 PC system requirements

Minimum (1080p / 30 FPS, low-medium)

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i5-10400
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 8GB / AMD RX 6600 8GB
RAM: 16 GB DDR4
Storage: 150 GB SSD (NVMe strongly recommended)
OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit

Recommended (1440p / 60 FPS, high)

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D / Intel Core i7-12700K
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 12GB / AMD RX 7800 XT 16GB
RAM: 32 GB DDR4/DDR5
Storage: 150 GB NVMe SSD

Ultra / 4K (60+ FPS with ray tracing)

CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D / Core i9-14900K
GPU: RTX 4080 / RTX 4090 / RX 7900 XTX
RAM: 32 GB DDR5

How PC should compare to PS5 and Xbox Series X

The console versions target 4K with dynamic resolution scaling at 30 FPS in a fidelity mode and roughly 1440p at 60 FPS in a performance mode — the same two-mode structure most current-gen Rockstar-scale open worlds ship with. PS5 and Xbox Series X sit within a few percent of each other; Series S runs a lower internal resolution and is the reason the estimated PC minimum sits around an RTX 3060.

Match console performance mode: roughly RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT with a 6-core CPU.
Beat consoles clearly: RTX 4070 class or better for 1440p/high-refresh, or 4K/60 with upscaling.
Ray tracing beyond consoles: RTX 4080 class and up, which is where the PC port historically pulls away.
Steam Deck / handheld PC: not a realistic target at launch even at low settings.

The other PC-only advantages are the ones that made the GTA V PC port worth the wait: uncapped frame rate, ultrawide support, mouse-and-keyboard shooting, higher-density traffic and pedestrian sliders, and eventually mods.

Upscaling & frame generation

Expect day-one support for DLSS 3.5, FSR 3, and XeSS — every recent Rockstar-published title shipped with upscaling on PC. Frame generation will be the practical path to 4K/high-refresh on mid-range GPUs like the RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT.

How to prepare your PC now

Upgrade to an NVMe SSD if you're still on SATA — streaming Vice City will punish slow drives.
Budget for 32 GB RAM. GTA V comfortably used 12–16 GB modded; GTA 6's density will be higher.
If you're on an RTX 20-series or GTX 10-series card, plan a GPU upgrade before the PC port lands.
Update Windows and GPU drivers; enable Resizable BAR / SAM in BIOS for a free 5–15% GPU uplift.
Don't buy a GPU purely for GTA 6 yet — a port that is 12+ months out will land on cheaper hardware.

Will there be mod support?

Rockstar has never officially supported mods, but the community will. Expect a robust ScriptHook-style modding scene within weeks of PC launch — one of the strongest reasons to wait for the PC version.

How much storage will the PC version need?

Rockstar has not published a package size. Based on Red Dead Redemption 2 (~110 GB on PC) and the current-gen GTA V build, plan for a 150–200 GB NVMe SSD budget on PC — PC builds normally end up the largest of the three because texture and audio data has to stay cheap for the CPU to unpack, and day-one patches add on top. Full platform-by-platform breakdown: GTA 6 file size and storage requirements.

Where will the PC version be sold?

Rockstar Games Launcher — guaranteed, it is Rockstar's own storefront.
Steam — expected at or shortly after PC launch, as with GTA V and RDR2.
Epic Games Store — likely later rather than day one.
Game Pass for PC — not expected; Rockstar has kept mainline GTA off subscription at launch.

Steam Deck, handhelds and cloud

A native handheld run is not a realistic target — the estimated minimum sits around an RTX 3060, well above a Steam Deck or ROG Ally class GPU, so expect low settings at sub-30 FPS at best even with aggressive FSR. Cloud streaming is the practical handheld route: GeForce Now has carried Rockstar titles before, and streaming sidesteps the local GPU requirement entirely at the cost of input latency, which matters more in gunfights than in driving.

Upgrade path by current GPU

GTX 1060 / 1660: an upgrade is required. Target an RTX 4060 Ti class card or better.
RTX 2060 / 2070: borderline at 1080p low. Playable, but plan to upgrade for 1440p.
RTX 3060 / RX 6600: should clear the estimated minimum at 1080p with upscaling.
RTX 3080 / RX 6800 XT: comfortable at 1440p high without new hardware.
RTX 4070 and up: no action needed. Spend the budget on RAM and an NVMe drive instead.

FAQ

Will GTA 6 be on Steam?

Yes — every recent Rockstar PC title has launched on the Rockstar Games Launcher and Steam. Epic Games Store support is likely later.

Will GTA 6 come to Mac or Linux?

No native Mac version is expected. Linux support via Proton is likely for the Steam release once anti-cheat compatibility is confirmed.

Can a Steam Deck run GTA 6?

Very unlikely at launch. Expect low settings / 30 FPS at best, and only with heavy FSR upscaling.

Update log

August 9, 2026 — Console date corrected to November 19, 2026; PC window revised to late 2027–mid 2028; console comparison section added.
July 2026 — Recommended and ultra tiers refreshed for current GPU pricing.

GTA 6 on PC: Release Date & System Requirements