After years of anticipation, Rockstar Games unveiled their first trailer for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6). Along with visually stunning scenes from the game, Rockstar also confirmed the platforms GTA 6 will be coming to. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about what platforms GTA 6 will be released on.
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All GTA 6 Platforms
No Last-Gen Support: Rockstar's official press release notably lacked any indication of PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or PC support. The PS4 and Xbox One will be nearly 12 years old upon GTA 6's release in 2025, making it unlikely the game could run well on such dated hardware.
No Nintendo Mention: The announcement also ignored any possibility of GTA 6 coming to Nintendo platforms, even future ones. Rockstar has never launched a GTA game on Nintendo consoles. So Switch owners should not expect to play GTA 6 without major performance limitations.
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PC Delay Likely: While PC specifications were not provided, Rockstar has traditionally delayed PC versions of GTA games by a year or more after console releases. Expect a similar wait for GTA 6's eventual PC port, which will likely boast enhanced graphics and framerates.
Optimized for Current-Gen: By focusing development solely on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, Rockstar can optimize GTA 6 from the ground up to leverage the stronger AMD chips, SSD storage, ray tracing graphics, 4K capabilities, and immersive haptics that current-gen hardware enables.
With PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as development targets, the developers need not make any graphical or gameplay concessions to support inferior last-gen hardware. This will allow Rockstar to fulfill their creative vision to the fullest.
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Summary of All the Platforms GTA 6 will be on:
- Xbox X
- Xbox S
- PS5
- PC (Delayed, compared to Consoles)
The confirmation that GTA 6 will only be on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch may disappoint some but ultimately allows Rockstar to craft an incredible next-generation open-world experience unhindered by decade-old console technology. PC gamers eager to venture into this stunningly realized vision of Vice City will need patience.
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