Take-Two CEO Explains Why GTA 6 Isn't Coming to PC on Day One
- Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on consoles on November 19, 2026, but Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed the PC version is being intentionally delayed.
- According to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, Rockstar prioritizes console players first; "Like really serving the core consumer," Zelnick said, explaining the company's strategy.
- Historically, Rockstar Games titles like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption launched on PC months or years after console releases, establishing a consistent pattern.
- Strauss Zelnick also confirmed Sony PlayStation holds marketing exclusivity for Grand Theft Auto 6 on PS5, though he maintained the delay reflects console-first strategy, not exclusivity deals.
- PC gaming has become significantly more prevalent by 2026, yet Rockstar Games maintains its console-first release strategy; Take-Two Interactive previously noted gamers increasingly favor the platform.
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Take-Two CEO Explains Why GTA 6 Isn't Coming to PC on Day One
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GTA 6 CEO Admits He's "Terrified" About Releasing the Game
Grand Theft Auto 6 is easily one of the most highly anticipated releases this year. It’s been almost 13 years since Grand Theft Auto 5 was released, and Take-Two has been hyping up the next installment for three years now. So it only makes sense that the GTA 6 CEO admits that he’s terrified of the release, given the massive expectations placed on the game. Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has admitted he is feeling the pressure ahead of the launch …
News from HD Technology. Visit www.hd-tecnologia.com for the latest news. GTA VI has a release date for November 16 of this year and, according to the report, no further delays are expected. Everything points to it being one of the biggest premieres in the history of video games. But as has already happened with other Rockstar titles, the game will be exclusive to consoles in its debut. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick now explained the reason behin…
GTA 6 starts console-only because consoles have the core player base
GTA 6 has been in the news a little more recently of late, and this time it revolves around the game being a console-exclusive game for at least the start of its lifecycle. Make no mistake, GTA 6 will eventually come to PC. Like past titles, however, Take-Two and Rockstar Games view console players as their core group of players, and as such, are making the console launch of GTA 6 a priority. This is really nothing new, as a console-only launch …
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