As of October 21, 2026, Rockstar has not announced a PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI or published any official PC system requirements. The game is scheduled for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026.

Every PC spec table you see online is therefore an estimate. This article explains how those estimates are built, what they currently suggest, and how much weight to give them.

Where the Estimates Come From

Without a Windows listing or a benchmark, estimators work from indirect evidence. The common methods are:

  • Extrapolating from the hardware in current-generation consoles.
  • Comparing against the published requirements of GTA V Enhanced, Rockstar's most recent PC release in the series.
  • Looking at how demanding Red Dead Redemption 2 and earlier Rockstar engine releases were on PC.
  • Scaling by general GPU and CPU performance, and by what other next-generation open-world games ask for.

This gives a rough range, not a precise list. Different sites reach different numbers, and none of them has inside information from Rockstar.

The Estimated Minimum, Recommended, and Ideal Tiers

Minimum

One circulating estimate lists an Intel Core i5-9600K, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, and 16 GB of RAM. Another puts the minimum GPU at an RTX 2060, and explicitly calls it an estimate, not a promise.

The gap between those two cards shows how soft the numbers are. The RTX 3060 is the more cautious guess, and it is the one I would plan around if you want a safety margin.

The sources reviewed do not give a reliable set of recommended values. Several sites publish a recommended column, but nothing verifiable backs the exact parts they list.

A reasonable expectation is a mid-to-upper tier from the last two GPU generations and a modern six- or eight-core CPU. Treat any table that states precise recommended parts with confidence as speculation.

Ideal

For the best experience, one estimate names the RTX 4070 Ti Super, RTX 4080, RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4090, or a newer equivalent. These cards would give more headroom than the estimated minimum, which matters for high resolutions, high frame rates, and any ray-traced lighting options.

Remember that this describes headroom, not a requirement. Whether the game uses ray tracing, or how heavily, is unknown.

Storage, Memory, and Other Practical Concerns

The GPU gets most of the attention, but other parts may matter as much. Some estimates put the console install at about 200 GB. PC installs can be larger, because PC releases often add high-resolution texture options.

Plan for a fast SSD with generous free space. Open-world games stream large amounts of data while you move around, and a slow drive can cause stutter and pop-in even with a strong GPU.

Memory is the other point. The console hardware shares 16 GB between the game and the operating system. A PC splits memory into system RAM and graphics memory (VRAM), so 16 GB of RAM is a plausible floor. 32 GB would be a sensible margin for a game of this scale, though that is my inference, not a sourced figure.

How Much to Trust These Numbers

The estimates share the same limits:

  • Rockstar has not announced a PC version, so even a release date for Windows is unknown.
  • A PC port may be built differently from the console version, with its own settings, upscaling options, and optimization.
  • Console-tuned games can run very differently on PC, and early requirements often change before launch.

There is also the question of what sources actually show. Several sites say they have a spec table, but their published listings do not reveal the values. Compare multiple sources and be wary of any that present their figures as official.

Conclusion

The honest summary is that no one outside Rockstar knows the PC requirements, because no PC version has been announced. The best current guesses put the minimum around an RTX 3060 with a Core i5-9600K and 16 GB of RAM, with high-end RTX 40-series cards as the ideal tier.

If you are planning an upgrade, wait for an official announcement and spec sheet before buying. If you must buy now, prioritize a capable GPU, a fast SSD with plenty of space, and at least 16 GB of RAM.