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 VI will result in a significant revenue shortfall—approximately 40% of typical PC sales—but emphasized the company's unwavering commitment to its established release model.

This strategy, mirroring past GTA releases, involves a delayed PC launch. This decision, partly attributed to Rockstar's complex history with the modding community, remains unaffected by the current sales performance of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles. GTA VI will not deviate from this established pattern.

Projecting a fall 2025 release for GTA VI, 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 VI could surpass the $100 million sales mark, potentially benefiting other game developers and publishers.