The wait for GTA 6 will be even more painful for PC owners (Rockstar)Comments by Take-Twos CEO reinforce the idea that consoles are where GTA 6 will better perform, which is why a PC version isnt being prioritised.Aside from that elusive second GTA 6 trailer (which didnt drop alongside publisher Take-Twos latest earnings report as theorised), fans are still none the wiser on when the game will launch on PC, if it will at all.Admittedly, a PC version of GTA 6 is bound to happen (after all, GTA 5 saw a PC release eventually), but theres been confusion on why Take-Two has opted to not have such a version launch simultaneously alongside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions.Recently, Take-Two said it was still confident that GTA 6 will meet its targeted release window of autumn 2025, despite the risk of slippage, and though there was no mention of a PC version, CEO Strauss Zelnick has commented on why the console versions are the priority.Ahead of the earnings report, IGN questioned Zelnick on GTA 6s lack of a PC release, especially considering the PC platform has only grown more popular over the years.Zelnick even acknowledged that PC has become a much more and more important part of what used to be a console business, but he also suggested that, for a game like GTA 6, consoles are where most of the sales will be driven.Zelnick said that PC versions of multiplatform games can generate 40% of sales. Sometimes they can generate more depending on the game itself, but this indicates that consoles are the most popular choice of platform.This lines up with claims a former Rockstar developer made in 2023, who outright said Take-Two will want to focus on getting GTA 6 on the platforms where it stands to sell the most.Console sales have been flagging, though, in the past year. Its abundantly clear that the Xbox Series X/S has continued to sell poorly and even Sony admitted that PlayStation 5 sales had dropped faster than expected last August.More TrendingHowever, with a huge release like GTA 6 expected to launch this year, Zelnick thinks more people will be encouraged to invest in either console and thus drive up sales: I think there will be a meaningful uptick in console sales in calendar 25 because of the release schedule, not just coming from us, but coming from others.Zelnick continues to remain coy on outright confirming a PC release for GTA 6, but hes certainly never denied it. In fact, his comments to IGN reinforce the idea that its a matter of when, not if.After acknowledging that Civilization 7 saw a simultaneous early access launch for consoles and PC (followed by a general release on February 11), Zelnick added, With regard to others in our line-up, we dont always go across all platforms simultaneously. Historically, Rockstar has started with some platforms and then historically moved to other platforms.Considering it took GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 over a year to come to PC, its reasonable to assume PC owners wont get to experience GTA 6 until late 2026 at the earliest so long as the game does come out this autumn. Will you be buying a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S just for GTA 6? (Rockstar)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy