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GTA 6 PC Release Reportedly Slated for Early 2027

Rockstar Games could ship a desktop port between January and March following the November console launch, according to a report citing internal sources.

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The Games Desk · (1 hour ago)

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The PC edition of Grand Theft Auto VI might land far faster than computer players expected. Rockstar Games could roll out a dedicated PC version in the first quarter of 2027, according to reporting from GamesBeat.

Citing sources familiar with the matter, the outlet reported that parent company Take-Two Interactive is looking at a release window between January and March 2027. If accurate, desktop players would wait only a matter of months rather than years. That marks a sharp shift from Grand Theft Auto V, where PC enthusiasts had to wait more than a year and a half after the console debut before they could play.

Rockstar locked in November 19 for the console rollout on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S. The studio has kept officially silent on desktop availability. But financial considerations appear to be driving the push. Production spending on Grand Theft Auto VI reportedly spans more than $2 billion, making it one of the most expensive entertainment projects ever assembled. With consoles accounting for a comparatively smaller share of the worldwide audience compared to PC players, a rapid computer release gives the publisher an urgent vehicle to monetise the game and recoup that massive outlay.

An online iteration is also slated to appear in 2027. Details on how that rollout unfolds, or whether it accompanies the PC port directly, have not been clarified.

Any projection comes with caveats. Rockstar has already pushed the broader launch schedule back twice. A studio known for relentless polish could easily alter internal targets if optimization falls behind.

At the same time, the project faces ongoing security turbulence. A leaker calling themselves Cyberleek has published unauthorized in-game footage, including a 24-minute video showing male protagonist Jason nude, alongside separate clips featuring female lead Lucia in similar states. Those clips might easily be the work of custom modifications rather than genuine in-development assets. More troubling for the studio, Cyberleek has threatened to publish a complete, playable developer build before the game arrives on consoles next month.

For now, Rockstar has to get its November 19 console deployment across the line. If the studio hits its marks, PC players might not spend 2027 watching from the sidelines for very long.

TopicsTake-Two InteractivePC GamingRockstar GamesGrand Theft Auto VI

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