GTA 6 Trailer 2: PS5, Xbox Release Dates Confirmed, PC Omitted

With the exciting release of the Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 and a significant update to its official website, fans have been eagerly watching for details on the launch platforms alongside the new release date set for May 26, 2026. At the conclusion of the trailer, the release date is shown alongside logos for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, confirming that these consoles will be part of GTA 6's initial release. It's worth noting that Trailer 2 was specifically captured on a PS5, with the trailer explicitly mentioning the PS5, as opposed to the PS5 Pro.

So, what does this mean for the highly anticipated PC launch, or even a potential release on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2? Some fans had hoped that the delay to May 2026 might lead Rockstar and its parent company Take-Two to reconsider and opt for a simultaneous release across all platforms, including PC. However, the absence of any mention of PC in the trailer suggests that this might not be the case.

This omission aligns with Rockstar's historical strategy for previous games, yet it feels somewhat outdated in 2025 and certainly in 2026. Given the growing importance of the PC market for the success of multiplatform games, GTA 6's omission from PC at launch could be seen as a missed opportunity or even a mistake.

IGN posed this question to Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, during an interview in February, and his response hinted at GTA 6's eventual release on PC. He noted, "So with Civ 7 it's available on console and PC and Switch right away," referencing Firaxis' recently launched Civilization 7. He continued, "With regard to others in our lineup, we don't always go across all platforms simultaneously. Historically, Rockstar has started with some platforms and then historically moved to other platforms."

GTA 6 is still set to launch exclusively on consoles. Rockstar fans have noted the studio's historical reluctance to release other past games on PC simultaneously with console launches, as well as its complicated relationship with the modding community. Despite these challenges, many had hoped that a game as monumental as GTA 6 could mark a shift in Rockstar's approach to PC gaming.

While major Rockstar titles typically find their way to PC eventually, the question of how long PC gamers will need to wait for what could be one of the most significant game releases ever remains open. If not May 2026, then perhaps a release in the fall of 2027, early 2027, or even a year later in May 2027?

In December 2023, a former Rockstar developer attempted to shed light on why GTA 6 would come to PC after its console debut on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. He urged PC gamers to give the studio the "benefit of the doubt" regarding its controversial launch strategy.

The potential missed opportunity of not launching GTA 6 on PC at the same time as consoles is significant. Zelnick told IGN that the PC version of a multiplatform game can account for 40% of overall sales, and even more in some cases.

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View 6 ImagesHe added, "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."

Meanwhile, there's no Nintendo Switch 2 logo in GTA 6 Trailer 2, which might have been expected. Although the capabilities of the Switch 2 are still unknown, it is set to run CD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077. This led to some hope that GTA 6, which is slated for the less powerful Xbox Series S, could also make its way to Nintendo's next-gen console.

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