Rockstar prioritizes console launch before PC
Originally published Jul 15, 2026
By Mark Warren · Rock Paper Shotgun
AI-generated summary based on Rock Paper Shotgun · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 15, 2026
Key points
- Rockstar will launch GTA 6 on consoles before a PC release.
- A former producer cites hardware constraints as the main reason.
- Scaling up from stricter limits is seen as less problematic.
- Delaying the PC version avoids stripping features for consoles.
A former Rockstar producer explained why the company plans to release GTA 6 on consoles first and delay the PC version beyond November. The developer said starting with hardware that has stricter limitations makes it easier to scale up later, rather than trying to trim down a fully featured PC build for console specifications.
The approach is intended to reduce technical headaches by ensuring the game runs smoothly on the more constrained platforms before expanding to the less limited PC environment.
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