Take-Two Boss Says Gaming Is ‘Moving Toward PC,’ but GTA 6 Is Still Launching on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Only

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has suggested the video game industry is increasingly shifting toward PC, even as Grand Theft Auto 6 remains officially confirmed only for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Speaking during a television interview, Zelnick said the business is trending toward “open rather than closed” platforms, while maintaining that console-style gaming experiences are not going away.

“I think it’s moving towards PC and business is moving towards open rather than closed,” Zelnick said. “But if you define console as the experience rather than the hardware, the idea of a rich game you play for many hours on a big screen is never going away.”

The future of the traditional console has become a major talking point across the industry. Microsoft is widely expected to blur the line between console and PC with its next-generation Xbox, reportedly designed as a hybrid device. Sony, by contrast, is believed to be sticking with a more conventional console approach for the PlayStation 6, while Nintendo continues to chart its own course with hardware supported by exclusive franchises.

Zelnick’s comments arrive amid renewed interest in PC-focused living room gaming, following Valve’s announcement of a next-generation Steam Machine. Designed as a compact, console-friendly PC running SteamOS, the Steam Machine represents Valve’s attempt to further normalize PC gaming outside the desktop space.

Despite the competitive implications, Microsoft’s gaming leadership publicly welcomed Valve’s move. Xbox head Phil Spencer praised the expansion of choice across PC, console, and handheld platforms, emphasizing openness and flexibility as long-standing pillars of Xbox’s strategy.

Recent reports have further fueled speculation around Microsoft’s next console, suggesting it will function more like a Windows PC than a traditional closed system. According to those reports, users would be able to remain within the Xbox interface or exit into a full Windows environment, allowing access to PC storefronts, keyboard-and-mouse titles, and a wider range of software.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has reinforced this view in public comments, describing Windows as the company’s largest gaming platform and emphasizing Microsoft’s desire to publish games “everywhere.” Nadella suggested that the historical distinction between console and PC is increasingly outdated, noting that the Xbox was originally conceived as a way to build a better PC optimized for gaming.

Valve, for its part, has been clear about how it views the Steam Machine. Company representatives have stated that the device is simply another PC, positioned as one option within a broader ecosystem. From Valve’s perspective, the goal isn’t to replace existing gaming PCs, but to expand the ways players can access their Steam libraries, whether at a desk or in the living room.

Details about the Steam Machine remain limited. Valve has indicated a broad 2026 release window and suggested the pricing will be competitive, but has not yet committed to specific figures.

Meanwhile, Grand Theft Auto 6 continues to loom over the industry. Following its delay to November 2026, concerns among PC players have grown that the PC version could arrive significantly later, potentially slipping into 2027 or beyond.

Asked previously about the absence of a PC announcement for GTA 6, Zelnick stopped short of confirming anything definitive. He pointed instead to Rockstar’s historical release strategy, noting that platform announcements tend to roll out gradually over time.

“The lack of an announcement is not something that could be set in stone,” Zelnick said. “The only thing that follows a lack of an announcement is either an announcement or a continued lack of an announcement.”

“Rockstar has an approach to platforms we’ve seen before. They’ll make more announcements in due time. The right strategy is to be where the consumer is, on any platform that makes sense, over time.”

Historically, Rockstar has rarely released its biggest titles on PC simultaneously with console versions, often opting for staggered launches instead. While some fans hoped GTA 6 might break that pattern, expectations have cooled following the game’s delay.

Major Rockstar releases almost always arrive on PC eventually. The remaining question is how long PC players will have to wait for what is shaping up to be one of the largest entertainment launches in history.