GTA 6 PC Specs & Release Date — What We Know (2026)

Release Date: What Rockstar Has Actually Said

Rockstar lists GTA 6 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. There is no confirmed PC release date as of October 2026. Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick has said a PC version is "expected" but not dated — the same pattern as GTA V (PC came 18 months after console) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (13 months later).

• Official: Console — November 19, 2026 (PS5 / Xbox Series X|S). PC — not yet dated.
• Community expectation: 6–18 months after console is the historical range; most trackers bet on late 2027.
• What to watch: Rockstar Newswire and Take-Two earnings calls. Anything else is rumor.

Official System Requirements — Not Yet Published

Rockstar has not published PC system requirements. When they do, expect them 2–3 months before the PC launch. Until then, use estimates only for planning.

Estimated Specs (Conservative, Based on Console Target + RAGE History)

Console targets 4K/30 on PS5 with ray-traced reflections; PC will likely scale similarly to RDR2. Treat these as planning brackets, not official minimums.

Estimated Minimum (1080p / 30fps / Low)

Estimated Recommended (1440p / 60fps / High)

Why these brackets: GTA V and RDR2 both targeted 8GB VRAM at launch and aged into needing 12GB for texture packs. A 2026–2027 PC port aiming for ray-tracing will almost certainly ask for 12GB+ at High.

What to Do Now If You Plan to Upgrade

• Don't panic-buy. Prices shift fast once Rockstar publishes official specs.
• SSD is non-negotiable. Every Rockstar port since 2019 requires SSD; HDD load times are 3–5× longer.
• VRAM over raw clock. A 12GB 3060 ages better than an 8GB card that benchmarks higher today.
• Hold your CPU if you're on AM4/1700. A GPU bump to 40-series / 7000-series gives more headroom than a full rebuild this late.

FAQ

Is the PC version delayed on purpose?

Rockstar has historically staggered PC to polish the port and stagger QA — it is not a punishment strategy. The extra months usually add DLSS/FSR, ultrawide, and higher draw distances.

Will GTA Online carry progress from console to PC?

Not confirmed. GTA V allowed a one-time transfer years after launch; expect a similar but not day-one system for GTA 6. Keep your Social Club account linked either way.

Should I trust "leaked specs" images?

Treat any image without a rockstargames.com URL as fake. Official specs launch as a Newswire post and a Steam/Rockstar Launcher store table simultaneously.