If you are planning to play GTA 6 on PC, you need to know one thing first.
Rockstar has not officially announced the PC version yet.
But that does not mean you are left guessing.
The PS5 and Xbox Series X hardware gives us a clear picture of what the PC version will demand. And based on how Rockstar has handled past ports, we can estimate the requirements with a good level of confidence.
So whether you are wondering if your current PC can handle it, or planning an upgrade before launch, this guide will help you prepare.
GTA 6 PC Requirements: Estimated (May 2026)
| Setting | Minimum | Recommended | Ultra (4K) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel i7-9700K / Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 / Ryzen 9 7900X |
| GPU | RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT (8GB) | RTX 4070 / RX 7700 XT (12GB) | RTX 4090 / RX 7900 XTX (20GB+) |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 32GB DDR4/5 | 32GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 150GB NVMe SSD | 150GB NVMe SSD | 150GB NVMe SSD (Gen4) |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 Ultimate | DirectX 12 Ultimate |
Why These Estimates Make Sense
The PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X perform roughly like a PC with an RTX 3070 — about 12 TFLOPS of GPU power paired with 16GB of unified memory.
That is the console baseline.
But here is the thing. PC ports of Rockstar games have always needed more RAM than their console versions. GTA 5 is the clearest example. It ran on consoles with far less memory, but the PC version needed significantly more to actually perform well.
For GTA 6, that same pattern suggests the minimum PC specs will need to sit about 20 to 30 percent above the console equivalent.
That is exactly where the estimates in the table above come from.
What About Storage?
GTA 5 launched at around 72GB and grew past 100GB with updates over time.
GTA 6’s Leonida map is much larger, and it is built with higher resolution assets throughout. So expect the install size to land somewhere between 130 and 180GB at launch.
And you will want an NVMe SSD, not a regular hard drive.
GTA 5 already showed noticeably slower load times on HDDs. GTA 6’s open world is bigger, and its streaming system is more complex. A fast SSD is not a nice-to-have here. It is a real difference you will feel every time you load in.
Will GTA 6 Support Ray Tracing on PC?
Almost certainly yes.
GTA 5 Enhanced already added ray tracing on PS5 and Xbox Series X. The PC version of GTA 6 will almost certainly go further, with full support for ray-traced reflections, shadows, and ambient occlusion.
You will also very likely get DLSS and FSR upscaling support. For 1440p gaming with ray tracing on, an RTX 4070 or better is where you want to be.
When Is GTA 6 Coming to PC?
Rockstar has not announced an official date.
But history gives us a clue. GTA 5 launched on consoles in September 2013 and arrived on PC 18 months later in April 2015.
If GTA 6 follows the same pattern — and the console version launched in 2025 — the PC version could realistically arrive in 2027.
This page will be updated the moment Rockstar makes an announcement.
Can Your PC Run GTA 6?
Here is a quick way to think about it.
If you have an RTX 3060 or RX 6600 XT with 16GB RAM, you should be able to run it at 1080p on medium settings.
If you have an RTX 4070 with 32GB RAM, you are in the sweet spot for 1440p at high settings.
For 4K ultra, you are looking at RTX 4090 or RX 7900 XTX level hardware.
Before the PC launch, two upgrades are worth prioritising. Get your RAM to 32GB if it is not there already. And make sure you are on an NVMe SSD. Those two changes alone will make a bigger difference than most people expect.
