GTA 6 PC release remains uncertain after an explosion at Rockstar North HQ in Edinburgh. Check expected system requirements, rumours, and possible price in India.
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GTA 6: The future of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) remains one of the most talked‑about topics in gaming, especially after a boiler malfunction explosion at Rockstar North’s Edinburgh headquarters sparked fresh concern among players.
The highly anticipated title is officially scheduled to hit consoles later this year, but many are asking: Will the PC version follow soon after, and could the studio incident impact its release? Here’s the latest.
Early on January 19, 2026, emergency services responded to a report of an explosion at Rockstar North’s studio on Holyrood Road, Edinburgh. Fire crews worked for hours to secure the building and assess structural damage before clearing the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Rockstar confirmed the cause was a boiler malfunction and assured fans that the studio remains “open and operational”. A company spokesperson thanked emergency responders and confirmed that development on GTA 6 continues as normal.
For now, there’s no indication that this incident will delay the game’s progress. Despite the scare, work on the title appears unaffected, and officials have given no reason to believe the explosion will push back the current launch schedule.
Rockstar Games has officially slated Grand Theft Auto 6 for a November 19, 2026, release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This marks the latest in a series of delays, as the studio has pushed the title back multiple times to ensure a polished final product.
While the console release date is solid, the PC launch has not been confirmed. Rockstar and its parent company, Take‑Two Interactive, have stated that more platform announcements will come as the core launch approaches, but historically, GTA games launch on PC months or even years after console versions.
Rockstar has a long pattern of staggered platform releases. For example, GTA V first appeared on consoles and only reached PC nearly two years later. Likewise, Red Dead Redemption 2 arrived on PC about a year after console launch.
That track record suggests that the PC release for GTA 6 may follow many months after November 2026, potentially in late 2027 or early 2028. However, some industry leaders have suggested it could arrive sooner, citing the growing importance of PC gaming and the massive hardware demand the game is expected to generate.
There is no official word yet on whether GTA 6 will launch simultaneously on PC or after a delay. Rockstar has remained tight‑lipped on exact plans.
While official PC specs are not yet confirmed, early leaks and analyst estimates point to high hardware demands:
These requirements reflect the game’s expected scale, detailed world, and ambitious visuals. A solid SSD is recommended for faster load times and smoother gameplay.
Although Rockstar has not officially announced pricing, early rumoured price tiers for the PC edition suggest:
These figures are speculative and could change once Rockstar provides official details, but they give PC gamers a rough idea of what to expect.
GTA 6’s explosion scare at Rockstar North appears unlikely to affect the 2026 console launch. PC gamers shouldn’t expect a release on day one, given Rockstar’s history of staggered launches. Industry insiders believe a PC version will arrive eventually, possibly within months to a year after the console release.
With GTA 6 set to be one of the biggest entertainment releases in years, anticipation remains high across platforms — and fans will be watching closely for Rockstar’s next announcements as the countdown continues.
