Rockstar Games and Take-Two Confirm GTA 6 Platforms, Release Not Until 2025 for Some

Rockstar Games and Take-Two officially confirmed the platforms for Grand Theft Auto VI, but PC gamers might have to wait until at least 2026 to play GTA 6. At 17:00 today, gamers were supposed to witness the first GTA 6 trailer. However, an early leak on Twitter prompted Rockstar Games to release the footage 15 hours earlier. Despite the unplanned event, the developers refused to bury their heads in the sand. GTA 6, being a highly anticipated game, meant that the trailer would have quickly gone viral.

1. Platform Confirmation: Rockstar Games and Take-Two have officially confirmed the platforms for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.
2. Early Trailer Leak: A leak on Twitter led to an unexpected early release of the GTA 6 trailer, initially planned for 17:00 today.
3. Anticipated Features: The trailer showcases the game’s advanced graphics, including an incredible draw distance and sophisticated lighting system.
4. Exclusive Release: GTA 6 is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025, with a delayed release for PC users.
5. Historic Milestone: Lucia, a character from the trailer, is set to be the first female lead in the Grand Theft Auto series.
6. Setting Revealed: The game takes place in the neon-drenched streets of Vice City, located in the fictional state of Leonida.
7. Quality Focus: Rockstar’s commitment to quality suggests a delayed release for PC, similar to the release pattern of GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Sam Houser, founder of Rockstar Games, stated that the game would push the boundaries of open-world, narrative-driven games: “Grand Theft Auto VI continues our efforts to expand the possibilities in highly intelligent, open-world narrative games. We eagerly await the chance to share our new vision with players worldwide.”

The debut trailer, leaked and officially released early, showcased main characters Lucia and Jason, first seen in last year’s leaked footage from the test version of “Six.” Lucia will be the first female lead in the Grand Theft Auto series.

The trailer consists of gameplay footage intertwined with cinematic inserts, highlighting the game’s incredible draw distance, detailed character models, sophisticated lighting system, and enchanting nature, all subtitled in Russian.

The Long Road Ahead: GTA 6’s PC Release Delayed Until At Least 2026

Tom Warren, the chief editor of The Verge, rushed to announce that Grand Theft Auto VI has been confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S.

The official press release from Rockstar Games states that players will be taken to the state of Leonida, featuring the neon-drenched streets of Vice City in what they describe as “the most significant and thrilling evolution in the Grand Theft Auto series to date.”

This announcement indicates that GTA 6 will be released exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025. This is unfortunate news for PC users, who will have to be patient. The game might not appear on PC until 2026 or even 2027.

Conclusion

Rockstar always aims for maximum quality, hence the delayed PC release – GTA 5 was released on PS3 and Xbox 360 in September 2013, with the PC release following in April 2015. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption 2 had a gap of over a year between its console release in October 2018 and its PC debut in November 2019.