With the much-anticipated release of the Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 and a comprehensive update to its official website, fans were eager to learn about the launch platforms and the new release date set for May 26, 2026. At the trailer's conclusion, the release date was displayed alongside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S logos, confirming these consoles as the initial launch platforms for GTA 6. Notably, Trailer 2 was captured on a PS5, specifically highlighting the standard model rather than the PS5 Pro.

This announcement has sparked curiosity and speculation regarding the potential PC launch and the possibility of a release on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The absence of any mention of a PC version in the trailer led some to hope that the delay to May 2026 might prompt Rockstar and Take-Two to opt for a simultaneous PC release. However, the omission aligns with Rockstar's traditional strategy of launching on consoles first and bringing titles to PC later.

In today's gaming landscape, where the PC market is increasingly crucial for a game's success, the exclusion of PC from the initial launch could be seen as outdated. IGN posed this question to Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two, in a February interview. Zelnick hinted at GTA 6's eventual release on PC, referencing the company's strategy with other titles like Civilization 7, which launched across multiple platforms simultaneously. He noted, "Historically, Rockstar has started with some platforms and then historically moved to other platforms."

The gaming community is well aware of Rockstar's historical approach to PC releases, often delayed compared to console versions, and its complicated relationship with the modding community. Despite this, many hoped that GTA 6, given its scale and anticipation, might mark a shift in the studio's approach to PC gaming.

While major Rockstar titles do eventually make their way to PC, the timing remains uncertain. Will PC gamers have to wait until fall 2027, early 2027, or perhaps even May 2027? In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer offered insight into why GTA 6 would follow a console-first release strategy, urging PC gamers to be patient and give the studio the "benefit of the doubt."

The potential missed opportunity of skipping a PC launch at the outset is significant. Zelnick revealed to IGN that PC versions of multiplatform games can account for 40% of sales, or even more in certain cases. He emphasized the growing importance of the PC market, stating, "We have seen PC become a much more and more important part of what used to be a console business, and I wouldn't be surprised to see that trend continue. Of course, there will be a new console generation."

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As for the Nintendo Switch 2, its absence from GTA 6 Trailer 2 was not unexpected. Although the capabilities of the Switch 2 are still unknown, the fact that it will support games like Cyberpunk 2077 had raised some hopes for a GTA 6 release on Nintendo's next-generation console, especially considering GTA 6 is also planned for the less powerful Xbox Series S.