Rockstar May Move GTA 6 PC Launch in Response to Expected Console Shortages

It has lengthy been thought that there can be an extended delay between the console and PC launches of Grand Theft Auto VI—GTA V launched to consoles a complete two years forward of the PC port—nonetheless, the unprecedented instances going through the PC and console {hardware} markets could also be sufficient to strain Rockstar into shifting the PC launch of GTA VI forward, in keeping with latest rumors.

In a latest look on the VGC Podcast, Andy Robinson talked about throughout a dialogue concerning the ongoing gaming {hardware} state of affairs that he thinks “they’re going to push the PC model up,” referring to GTA VI. He went on to say that “There is a little bit of noise about that. That maybe the PC model would possibly arrive before some folks would possibly anticipate, simply due to all the pieces that is occurring,” suggesting excessive demand—a few of which is induced by GTA VI itself—could drive Rockstar Video games to launch the PC port sooner.

Even discounting the alleged insider chatter Robinson cited, there’s some cause to the belief that GTA VI may be dealt with in a different way, and the continuing DRAM disaster is simply a part of the reason. Along with knowledge center-induced demand, the upcoming launch of GTA VI has seemingly prompted sky-high console costs after retail stock of the PlayStation 5 Pro disappeared overnight, and a restocking was accompanied by a $400+ price jump.

Analysts and retailers have additionally predicted that console stock would run dry when GTA VI finally launches in November. With proof to again up these claims, it stands to cause that Rockstar would possibly launch GTA VI on PC with a view to promote extra items early within the sport’s lifecycle.