Analyst predicts Grand Theft Auto 6 PC release within six to seven months after console launch
Industry analyst Michael Pachter told the BBC that Grand Theft Auto 6, slated for a November 19 console release, could arrive on PC roughly six to seven months later, though his forecasts have been mixed in the past.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, according to the developer. In a recent interview with the BBC, industry analyst Michael Pachter said the game will not remain exclusive to consoles and is expected to reach PC about six or seven months after the console debut.
"The game is not exclusive on PlayStation 5, it’s also coming out on the XBOX Series [X|S], and in about 6 or 7 months it will come out on PC," Pachter said.
Pachter noted that the early console release will give Sony a sales boost, as players will need a console to play at launch. The analyst’s timeline aligns with earlier reports suggesting a PC release in the first quarter of 2027, but he cautioned that his predictions have not always been accurate.
The PC version of Grand Theft Auto 5 arrived nearly two years after its initial console launch in 2013, providing a reference point for the expected gap between releases for the upcoming title.