Console First, PC Later: Rockstar’s Classic Pattern
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Following the studio’s historic release pattern—seen with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2—the PC version is expected to follow 12 to 18 months after the initial console release.
Predicted System Requirements: Will Your PC Handle Vice City?
While official hardware specs have not been formally published by Rockstar Games, analysis based on the upgraded RAGE 9 engine and console hardware performance provides a realistic breakdown of what you’ll need to run GTA 6 smoothly:
1. Predicted Minimum Specs (1080p / 30-40 FPS – Low Settings)
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OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
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CPU: Intel Core i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB)
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RAM: 16 GB
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Storage: 150 GB NVMe SSD (HDDs will not be supported)
2. Predicted Recommended Specs (1440p / 60 FPS – High Settings)
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OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
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CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
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GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB)
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RAM: 32 GB DDR5
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Storage: 150 GB+ High-Speed PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Key Hardware Takeaways:
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SSD is Mandatory: Traditional mechanical hard drives (HDDs) will not keep up with asset streaming in Leonida’s high-speed open world. An SSD is required.
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VRAM Matters: High-resolution textures, realistic water physics, and ray-traced reflections in Vice City will heavily demand at least 8GB to 12GB of VRAM.