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GTA 6 on PC, PS4, and Xbox Series S: Platforms and Release Date

GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here is what we officially know about PC, PS4, Xbox Series S, and frame rates.

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GTA 6 on PC, PS4, and Xbox Series S: Platforms and Release Date

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GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, exclusively on PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. There is no PC version at launch, and Rockstar has not shared any release date. The game will not be released on PS4 or Xbox One at all. Here is everything officially confirmed about every platform, expected console frame rates, and when a PC release is realistically likely to happen.

Where you can play GTA 6 (as of November 3, 2026)

  • PS5 and PS5 Pro: Yes, starting November 19. The PlayStation Store listing features the “PS5 Pro Enhanced” label.
  • Xbox Series X and Series S: Yes, starting November 19
  • PC: Not at launch; no release date confirmed
  • PS4 and Xbox One: No
  • Nintendo Switch 2: Rockstar has announced nothing
  • Target frame rate: Rockstar has not provided figures
Platform GTA 6 at launch Notes
PS5 Yes Pre-load from Nov 10, midnight local time
PS5 Pro Yes Features “PS5 Pro Enhanced” badge, with no details on exact benefits
Xbox Series X Yes Pre-load from Nov 9 at 7:00 PM ET (Nov 10 12:00 AM GMT)
Xbox Series S Yes 512 GB base storage, while the game requires up to 212 GB
PC No No announcement or release date
PS4, Xbox One No Current-generation consoles only

GTA 6 on PC: When is it coming?

We do not know yet. Rockstar has not announced a PC version, and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick stated in an interview with Bloomberg in May 2026 that Rockstar consistently leads with consoles because studio launches of this scale are judged primarily on serving their core consumers first. During that same earnings call, he acknowledged that the PC market is expanding, yet he stopped short of confirming any plans for a computer release.

The only real indicator lies in the history of previous Rockstar launches:

  • GTA V: Consoles in September 2013, PC in April 2015-roughly a year and a half later
  • Red Dead Redemption 2: Consoles in October 2018, PC in November 2019-roughly one year later

If Rockstar follows that exact pattern, GTA 6 on PC will arrive at the earliest in late 2027. That timeline is my own calculation based on previous releases, not an official announcement.

GTA 6 PC system requirements

There are no official system requirements because there is no announced PC version. Any “minimum and recommended specs” tables floating around the web are speculative or fabricated. The only verified technical figure so far is the console installation size: up to 212 GB.

Will GTA 6 be available on PS4 or Xbox One?

No. Rockstar is releasing the title solely on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Any physical retail box bearing a PS4 or Xbox One logo is either counterfeit or a listing error.

GTA 6 on Xbox Series S: Is it worth playing?

The game will be available on Xbox Series S on day one. The primary hurdle is drive space: the Series S comes with a 512 GB drive, and GTA 6 requires up to 212 GB, meaning it might struggle to fit alongside other large games without expanding your storage. Rockstar has not yet confirmed the target rendering resolution or frame rate on Series S hardware.

How many FPS on PS5 and PS5 Pro?

Rockstar has not published official frame rate numbers for any console. Here is what is confirmed:

  • The game page on the PlayStation Store carries the “PS5 Pro Enhanced” badge, but Sony has not outlined what specific technical enhancements it includes.
  • Digital Foundry analysts anticipate 30 frames per second on both PS5 and PS5 Pro, though they explicitly caution that they do not know with certainty.
  • Unverified claims suggesting 60 FPS on PS5 Pro lack any confirmation from Rockstar or Sony.

Until launch day, treat any specific frame rate promise as an unconfirmed rumor.

Vice City in GTA 6, official Rockstar Games screenshot
Vice City in GTA 6, official Rockstar Games screenshot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will GTA 6 be available on PC?

Not at launch. Rockstar has not shared any release date for a PC edition.

Can you play GTA 6 on a standard PS5?

Yes, on any standard PS5 console, including the digital-only model.

Will GTA 6 be available on Steam?

Because there is no PC version announced yet, there is no Steam page available.

Can you play GTA 6 via cloud gaming?

Neither Rockstar nor Microsoft has announced GTA 6 for Xbox Cloud Gaming. I will verify access on launch day.

Launch dates, unlock times, and edition details are covered in our GTA 6 hub. You can read up on file sizes and download schedules in our guide to the GTA 6 pre-load.

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