GTA 6 Confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, But What About PC?

The Long-Awaited Announcement

After years of speculation, rumors, and leaks, Rockstar Games finally confirmed that GTA 6 is in development and will be released on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025. The announcement came with a stunning trailer that showcased the two main protagonists of GTA 6, Lucia and Ricardo, as they explore the sprawling city of Vice City and its surrounding areas. The trailer also revealed some of the new features and gameplay mechanics that GTA 6 will offer, such as flying cars, underwater missions, and branching storylines.

The trailer was released on December 5, 2023, just before The Game Awards, where GTA 6 won the Most Anticipated Game award. The trailer quickly became the most viewed video on YouTube, with over 500 million views in the first 24 hours. The trailer also sparked a frenzy of reactions, discussions, and analyses from fans and media outlets, who dissected every frame and detail of the trailer.

The Next-Gen Experience

GTA 6 is set to be the most ambitious and immersive GTA game ever, thanks to the power and potential of the next-gen consoles. Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 will only launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, leaving the last-gen platforms behind. This decision was made to ensure that GTA 6 can deliver the best possible performance and quality, without compromising on the scale and scope of the game.

According to Rockstar Games, GTA 6 will take full advantage of the next-gen hardware, such as the SSD, ray tracing, 3D audio, and haptic feedback. GTA 6 will feature a dynamic and realistic open world, with seamless transitions between interiors and exteriors, and no loading screens. GTA 6 will also have a day-night cycle, weather system, and seasons, that will affect the gameplay and the environment. GTA 6 will also have a more advanced AI, physics, and animation system, that will make the NPCs, vehicles, and animals more lifelike and responsive.

The PC Dilemma

While GTA 6 is confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, there is no word on a PC release. Rockstar Games has not announced or denied the possibility of GTA 6 coming to PC, leaving the PC gamers in the dark. This is not surprising, considering that Rockstar Games has a history of delaying or skipping the PC versions of their games. For example, GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 were released on PC at least a year after their console debut, while Red Dead Redemption never came to PC at all.

There are several reasons why Rockstar Games may be hesitant to release GTA 6 on PC, such as piracy, modding, optimization, and competition. However, there are also many reasons why Rockstar Games should release GTA 6 on PC, such as the huge fan base, the potential revenue, the creative freedom, and the longevity. PC gamers have proven to be loyal and passionate supporters of GTA games, as they have created and enjoyed countless mods, custom servers, and online communities. PC gamers have also shown their willingness to pay for GTA games, as GTA 5 is still one of the best-selling PC games of all time.

Therefore, it is likely that Rockstar Games will eventually release GTA 6 on PC, but it may take some time and effort. PC gamers will have to be patient and hopeful, as they wait for the official confirmation or denial from Rockstar Games. Until then, they can enjoy the trailer and the news of GTA 6, and prepare for the next-gen experience that awaits them.

Watch the trailer below: