The recent Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) trailer has generated enormous excitement among fans, showcasing impressive attention to detail and a large-scale setting, particularly in Vice City. However, the trailer has left some fans disappointed due to the lack of concrete details and the exclusion of a PC release at launch, continuing a longstanding tradition by Rockstar Games.
The trailer introduces GTA 6’s first major female protagonist, Lucia, which has generated excitement and positive reception among fans. Nevertheless, the disappointment stems from the confirmation that GTA 6 will exclusively launch for the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, with no initial release for PC. This decision has frustrated many fans, especially considering the significant player base on PC platforms.
The absence of a PC release at launch contrasts with the role PC has played in the success of Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5), where the popularity of GTA Online RP servers has been a PC-centric element of the game. The article notes that the exclusion of a launch PC port for GTA 6 is confusing, given the importance of the PC community to the GTA franchise.
Rockstar Games has a history of delaying PC releases for major titles, with both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 initially releasing exclusively for Xbox and PlayStation before later launching on PC. This staggered release strategy has been criticized, with accusations that it maximizes profits by compelling certain demographics to purchase the game twice.
While it’s anticipated that GTA 6 will eventually receive a PC release, the lack of official information on this matter has left fans concerned. The article concludes that the confirmation of no PC release at launch for GTA 6 continues a disappointing trend by Rockstar Games.
