The release of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2, along with a significant update to the official website, has set the gaming community abuzz with the announcement of the new release date: May 26, 2026. The trailer's conclusion featured the release date alongside logos for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, confirming that these consoles will be the initial platforms for GTA 6. Notably, the trailer was captured on a PS5, specifically mentioning the standard model rather than the PS5 Pro.
This development raises questions about the potential release on other platforms, such as PC and the speculated Nintendo Switch 2. Many fans had hoped that the delay to May 2026 might prompt Rockstar and its parent company, Take-Two, to consider a simultaneous launch across all platforms, including PC. However, the absence of any mention of a PC release in the trailer suggests that Rockstar may adhere to its traditional strategy of staggered platform releases.
This approach aligns with Rockstar's historical playbook, yet it feels somewhat outdated in the current gaming landscape of 2025 and beyond. The PC market has become increasingly crucial for the success of multiplatform games, leading some to question whether GTA 6's omission from a PC launch represents a missed opportunity or even a strategic error.
In an interview with IGN in February, Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick hinted at an eventual PC release for GTA 6. He referenced the simultaneous release strategy used for Civilization 7 across console, PC, and Switch, but noted that Rockstar typically adopts a different approach, starting with certain platforms before expanding to others.
Rockstar's past reluctance to launch titles on PC simultaneously with consoles, coupled with its complex relationship with the modding community, has left fans pondering how long they will have to wait for GTA 6 on PC. While a specific timeline remains unclear, possibilities range from a release in Fall 2026 to early or even May 2027.
In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer attempted to shed light on why GTA 6 would come to PC after its console debut, urging PC gamers to give the studio the "benefit of the doubt" regarding its launch strategy. Zelnick emphasized to IGN that the PC version of multiplatform games can account for up to 40% of total sales, or even more, underscoring the platform's importance.
As for the Nintendo Switch 2, its absence from GTA 6 Trailer 2 was not unexpected. Although the capabilities of the Switch 2 are still undisclosed, it is set to support demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077, fueling hopes that GTA 6 might also find its way to Nintendo's next-generation console, especially considering its planned release on the less powerful Xbox Series S.
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Zelnick also acknowledged the growing significance of PC gaming, stating, "We have seen PC become a much more and more important part of what used to be a console business, and I wouldn't be surprised to see that trend continue. Of course, there will be a new console generation."
