GamesBeat reported on October 13, 2026 that Rockstar is internally targeting the first quarter of 2027, January through March, for a PC version of GTA 6. The outlet said it had the plan from four people familiar with Rockstar’s schedule who spoke anonymously, and that Rockstar did not respond to its request for comment.
What’s confirmed, what’s reported
Rockstar has confirmed only two platforms for GTA 6: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, launching November 19, 2026. A PC version is still not announced by Rockstar, Take-Two, Sony or Microsoft. GamesBeat’s Q1 2027 window is REPORTED, built on anonymous sourcing rather than an official statement, and outlets including Beebom, Inven Global, 80.lv and PCWorld picked up the same figures within days of the original story.
This is not the first PC-timing claim to circulate. In April 2026, the leaker DetectiveSeeds pointed to February 2027 after contacting former Rockstar staff, a separate and less reliable claim that counts as RUMOR, not REPORTED. GamesBeat’s report lands in the same general window without confirming a specific month.
Faster than Rockstar’s usual pace
If accurate, a Q1 2027 PC launch would break sharply from how Rockstar has handled past ports. Grand Theft Auto V reached PC about 19 months after its console debut, moving from September 2013 to April 2015, and Red Dead Redemption 2 took roughly 12 months, from October 2018 to November 2019. A January-to-March 2027 window would put the PC version only two to four months behind the November 19 console release date, Rockstar’s fastest console-to-PC turnaround yet.
GamesBeat’s report gives no storefront, price or system requirements for a PC version, and nothing in it changes the confirmed release date or editions for PS5 and Xbox.
What it means for players
Console and digital pre-orders for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are unaffected by this report. PC players who were bracing for a yearlong wait now have a more specific, if still unofficial, window to watch. Until Rockstar or Take-Two says otherwise, treat Q1 2027 as reported, not confirmed, and check the news timeline for any update.
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Background: GTA 6 on PC
Frequently asked questions
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not officially. Rockstar has announced GTA 6 only for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. GamesBeat reported on October 13, 2026 that Rockstar is internally targeting the first quarter of 2027 for a PC version, citing four anonymous industry sources. Rockstar has not confirmed this.
What does Rockstar say about a GTA 6 PC release?
Rockstar has not commented. GamesBeat said Rockstar did not respond to its request for comment before the report was published.
How would a Q1 2027 PC launch compare to past Rockstar games?
It would be much faster than usual. GTA 5 reached PC about 19 months after its console release (September 2013 to April 2015), and Red Dead Redemption 2 took roughly 12 months (October 2018 to November 2019).
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