While Rockstar Games has yet to officially confirm a PC release for Grand Theft Auto VI, recent comments from Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive, have reignited hope for players on the platform. In a recent interview, Zelnick suggested that the wider video game industry is trending away from closed console ecosystems and toward the open nature of the PC.
The Industry is "Moving Towards PC"
Speaking to CNBC’s Squawk Box on Monday, Zelnick discussed the state of the gaming market following news of GTA 6’s delay. When asked about the future of hardware, Zelnick offered a bullish take on the PC market.
“I believe the video game industry is moving towards PC and business is moving towards open rather than closed,” Zelnick stated during the broadcast.
He noted that while the traditional definition of a "console"—a device for playing rich, long-form games on a big screen—is not going away, the hardware itself is evolving. To remain competitive and innovative, consoles are increasingly adopting PC-like architecture and features. He also highlighted that mobile gaming is currently outpacing console gaming in terms of growth, further diversifying where consumers spend their time.
What This Means for GTA 6
Historically, Rockstar Games has prioritized console releases, with PC ports often arriving months or even years later. Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 both launched on PlayStation and Xbox long before making their way to PC. However, Zelnick’s comments align with a strategy he has mentioned previously: meeting the consumer where they are.
“Rockstar has an approach to platforms which we’ve seen before, and they’ll make more announcements in due time,” Zelnick had said in a prior statement. “I do believe that the right strategy for our business is to be where the consumer is, and historically what this company has done is address consumers anywhere they are, on any platform that makes sense over time.”
While a PC version of GTA 6 remains unannounced, the CEO’s recognition of the platform's growing dominance suggests it is a question of when, not if.
A History of Optimization
For PC gamers, the wait is often justified by the quality of the final product. While the PC port of Grand Theft Auto IV was infamously plagued with technical issues, Rockstar has since redeemed its reputation with high-quality, optimized releases for GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. The company has continued to support these titles on PC with modern features, such as the addition of ray tracing to GTA V, signaling a commitment to the platform's capabilities.
Release Timeline Remains Uncertain
Speculation regarding the release window continues to swirl. Earlier predictions, such as those from Corsair’s CEO suggesting an early 2026 PC launch, appear to have been rendered obsolete by recent delays to the base game.
For now, PC players must wait for an official word from Rockstar. But with the head of Take-Two openly championing an "open" and PC-forward future, the outlook for a GTA 6 PC port is brighter than ever.
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