GTA 6 will not initially launch on PC, even though it has a big market share

Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, recently addressed the company's staggered platform release strategy, particularly concerning the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. Zelnick confirmed that delaying the PC release of GTA 6 will result in a significant revenue shortfall—approximately 40% of typical PC sales—but emphasized the company's commitment to its established release model.

This strategy, consistent with previous GTA titles, involves a delayed PC launch. Factors contributing to this delay include Rockstar Games' complex history with the modding community. However, Zelnick clarified that this decision is unrelated to the sales performance of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. GTA 6's release schedule will not deviate from this pattern.

Projecting a fall 2025 release for GTA 6, PC gamers can likely anticipate a 2026 launch. The game's release is highly anticipated, not just by Take-Two Interactive, but the entire gaming industry. The initial teaser trailer shattered several YouTube records, fueling speculation that GTA 6 could surpass the $100 million sales mark, potentially setting a new benchmark and positively influencing other game developers and publishers.