Take-Two Boss Unconcerned by Plummeting PS5 and Xbox Sales, Insists GTA 6 Will Cause 'A Meaningful Uptick in Console Sales' in 2025

Grand Theft Auto 6, slated for a Fall 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, notably omits PC. This mirrors Rockstar's past releases, but in 2025, feels increasingly outdated. Is this a missed opportunity, or even a mistake, given the PC's growing importance in multiplatform gaming success?

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, when questioned by IGN, hinted at GTA 6's eventual PC release. He cited the simultaneous PC, console, and Switch release of Civilization 7 as a contrast, highlighting Rockstar's historical practice of staggered platform releases. This historical reluctance, along with the studio's past relationship with the modding community, has fueled fan speculation.

While major Rockstar titles eventually reach PC, the timeframe remains uncertain. Given the Fall 2025 console launch, a 2026 PC release seems likely at the earliest.

A former Rockstar developer attempted to explain the delayed PC release in December 2023, urging PC gamers to be patient. But just how significant is this PC omission? Zelnick stated that PC versions can generate 40% or more of total sales for multiplatform games.

This statistic arises within a discussion of current console sales, which have declined for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. While Nintendo anticipates the Switch 2, Sony and Microsoft's next-gen consoles remain unannounced. Zelnick emphasizes the PC market's growth, even with falling console sales, as publishers await the next console generation.

“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,” he stated.

Zelnick believes GTA 6's release will boost console sales, as fans acquire current-generation consoles to play the game. He anticipates a significant increase in console sales in 2025 due to upcoming game releases. He emphasizes the increasing importance of the PC market alongside this. The PlayStation 5 Pro is viewed by some as a potential "GTA 6 machine," although experts doubt it can achieve 4K60fps consistently.