GTA 6 Trailer 2 Confirms PS5 and Xbox Release, PC Version Omitted

With the release of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 and a major update to its official website, fans are buzzing about the new launch platforms and the confirmed release date of May 26, 2026. At the end of the trailer, the release date is prominently displayed alongside logos for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, solidifying their role in GTA 6's launch. Interestingly, Trailer 2 was captured on a PS5, specifically noted as such, distinguishing it from the PS5 Pro.

This development raises questions about the future of GTA 6 on other platforms, particularly PC and the rumored Nintendo Switch 2. Some fans had hoped that the delay to May 2026 might prompt Rockstar Games and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, to consider a simultaneous PC release. However, the absence of any mention of a PC version in the latest announcements suggests that Rockstar may stick to its traditional strategy of releasing console versions first.

This approach feels somewhat outdated, especially considering the growing significance of PC in the gaming market. The omission of PC from the initial launch could be seen as a missed opportunity, given that, according to Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick, PC versions can account for up to 40% of a multiplatform game's sales. In an interview with IGN in February, Zelnick hinted at an eventual PC release for GTA 6, emphasizing Rockstar's historical practice of staggered platform releases.

Rockstar's past reluctance to launch games on PC simultaneously with consoles, coupled with its complex relationship with the modding community, has led to speculation about when GTA 6 might come to PC. While it's clear that big Rockstar titles eventually make their way to PC, the timeline remains uncertain. Will it be in Fall 2027, early 2027, or perhaps a year later in May 2027? A former Rockstar developer in December 2023 asked PC gamers to be patient and give the studio the benefit of the doubt regarding its launch strategy.

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, it's set to run CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077, sparking some hope that GTA 6, which is also targeting the less powerful Xbox Series S, could eventually find its way to Nintendo's next-generation console.

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Zelnick's comments to IGN also highlighted the evolving role of PC in the gaming industry, noting that "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." This underscores the potential impact of delaying the PC version of GTA 6.