Since its official reveal, Grand Theft Auto VI has easily become the most talked-about game in the world. But for fans counting down the days, there’s a bit of bad news: Rockstar has delayed the game once again, marking its second major postponement in just a few months. The studio now says GTA 6 will launch globally on November 19, 2026 — but only for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players. As for PC gamers, well… they might be in for a long wait, possibly until 2028. If you’ve followed Rockstar for a while, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. The studio has a long history of taking its time with PC versions. GTA 5 didn’t hit PC until 19 months after its console debut, and Red Dead Redemption 2 arrived 13 months later. So it’s not a stretch to imagine GTA 6 following a similar path — maybe even longer this time around. Rockstar is reportedly putting more time and resources into GTA 6 than any project in its history. The game will be the studio’s first built from the ground up with ray tracing and other cutting-edge tech, and the PC version is expected to fully embrace that next-gen visual push. Given Rockstar’s reputation for top-tier optimization, expectations are sky-high.
Still, modern PC ports are a beast of their own. Developers now have to juggle endless hardware configurations, scaling systems, and new tech like AI-driven frame generation. All of that adds complexity — and time. So yeah, it might be a while before you’re exploring Vice City on your PC. Based on Rockstar’s track record, 2028 feels like a realistic target. And with rumors swirling about further delays, that wait could stretch even longer. For now, all we can do is stay patient — and maybe rewatch the GTA 6 trailer a few more times.
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