Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick was asked about Grand Theft Auto 6 on PC during the company’s annual shareholders meeting. His answer was a classic dodge: he said the PC is growing ever more important while keeping GTA 6 locked to consoles, leaving everyone wondering what “over time” actually means.
The question came up because PlayStation 5 Pro shortages are being driven at least in part by the looming launch of GTA 6. That made the PC topic relevant, even though the game is strictly a console exclusive right now.
Zelnick’s Answer
Zelnick clarified that the question was really about “the cadence of PC launches.” Then he said: “The strategy of the company is over time, generally speaking, to launch for any platforms for which there’s a meaningful audience. But that isn’t always the case, and certainly if platforms were no longer viable, we would change that strategy. And I would note that the PC platform is becoming more and more important to our company over time.”
In other words, Zelnick doesn’t want to talk about it. GTA 6 is a console exclusive, and that’s clearly where the studio’s focus is.
The Contradictory Statements
Zelnick has said conflicting things before. In May, he said PC can account for up to half the total sales of major game releases. But he also said GTA 6 is debuting on consoles because Take-Two is focused on “serving the core consumer,” which apparently does not include PC gamers.
Those two statements sit together awkwardly. Saying the PC is “becoming more and more important” when it’s already clearly very important doesn’t clear that air.
GTA Online
Zelnick was also asked about GTA Online during the meeting. He reminded attendees that GTA 6 is “a singleplayer experience” and that GTA 5 Online “continues to be a robust business for us” that Take-Two will continue to support.
The CEO of Twitch thinks GTA 6 multiplayer will come out next year. It’s not entirely clear whether he’s speculating or relaying inside info.
What’s Actually Happening
GTA 6 is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19. The PC version remains unannounced.
| Statement | What It Says |
|---|---|
| May statement | PC can account for up to half the total sales of major game releases |
| May statement | GTA 6 debuts on consoles to serve the core consumer, not PC gamers |
| Shareholders meeting | PC is becoming more and more important over time |
| Shareholders meeting | Platforms no longer viable = change strategy |
Why the Dodge Works
Zelnick isn’t lying. He’s just not answering. He’s saying the PC is important and will be more important, without committing to a timeline.
That’s a smart move for a company that wants to protect its console exclusivity window. A PC release would cut into that window, and Take-Two has shown no hurry to open it.
The Waiting Game
The real question is whether the PC version comes at all. Zelnick’s phrasing suggests it will, but “over time” could mean anything.
For now, fans on Team PC will keep waiting. GTA 6 is coming someday, but the day is not yet named.
Our Take
Zelnick’s answer is amusing in its avoidance. He says the PC is growing ever more important while keeping GTA 6 locked to consoles, leaving everyone wondering what “over time” actually means.
He’s doing exactly what he wants to do: reassuring PC gamers that they matter, without promising them anything. The contradiction is the point. He’s telling PC players they’re important while showing them the game they want is elsewhere.
The game is coming someday. The question is whether “someday” includes a PC.
Source material: “'The PC platform is becoming more and more important,' Take-Two chief says, as we continue to wonder when we're going to get GTA 6,” PC Gamer.
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