GTA 6 PC Requirements: What Your PC Will Need

GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S first. If Rockstar follows its usual pattern, a PC version will likely arrive 6–18 months later (see our GTA 6 on PC guide). Here's the kind of PC we expect you'll need — at Low settings versus High/Ultra settings.

Predicted system requirements

What each part actually does

New to PC hardware? Here's the plain-English version:

• GPU (graphics card) — the single most important part for games. It draws everything on screen. Bigger GPU = higher resolution, smoother frame rate, prettier graphics.
• CPU (processor) — the "brain." Open-world games like GTA need a strong CPU to handle traffic, crowds, and physics.
• RAM (memory) — short-term memory. 16GB is the floor today; 32GB is the safe choice for a 2026+ AAA game.
• SSD (storage) — modern games basically require a fast SSD (not an old hard drive) for loading. Plan for ~150GB free.

What to buy (or upgrade)

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💸 Budget build — aim for Low/Medium 1080p

⭐ Recommended build — High settings, smooth 60fps

🚀 Ultra / 4K build — max settings

Don't buy too early. If GTA 6 PC lands in 2027–2028, newer GPUs (RTX 50-series, Radeon 8000) will likely be the better value by then. Bookmark this page — we'll refresh these picks as the PC release nears.