GTA 6 PC requirements revealed - Can your system run the game?

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 11, 2025, 13:42 IST

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GTA 6's anticipated release has sparked speculation about its PC system requirements. Rumors suggest a powerful machine will be needed, with advanced features like 16k textures and real-time water simulation. Expected minimum specs include an Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, while recommended specs suggest an Intel Core i9-10900K or AMD Ryzen 5 5900X for optimal performance.

GTA 6 PC requirements revealed - Can your system run the game?

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GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games in recent years. The developer Rockstar Games has not officially released the system requirements; there are rumors on expected specifications based on industry trends and the game's anticipated features. Also, there are rumors suggesting that the game is powered by Rockstar Games Advanced Gaming Engine, which is Rage 9, with support for 16k textures.

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There will be real-time water simulation and advanced NPCs. This article will outline the expected minimum system requirements for GTA 6 and recommended system requirements, helping you prepare your PC for its release.

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Expected Minimum System Requirements for GTA 6:

It is said that GTA 6 will be a graphically intensive game that will require powerful PCs to run the game. But here are the following minimum specifications that will be required to play GTA 6 at minimum graphics settings:

Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Graphics Card (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX Version: 12
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 150 GB SSD

Grand Theft Auto 6 will be a demanding game, needing a high-spec, powerful PC to run smoothly. The advanced graphics, like 16k textures and real-time water simulation, indicate that the game has pushed its boundaries from the current hardware capabilities.

Recommended System Requirements for GTA 6:

The recommended system requirements are set to be high due to the advanced graphical engine (Rage 9) and other intensive features like real-time water simulation. Here are the recommended system requirements.

Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i9-10900K or AMD Ryzen 5 5900X
Graphics Card (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080/AMD Radeon RX 6800XT
DirectX Version: 12
RAM: 32 or 16 GB
Storage: 150 GB NVMe SSD

Grand Theft Auto is said to be released on May 26, 2026, and according to the official website, we get to know that it will initially launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S and a year later on PCs.Also note that all the above specifications mentioned in this article are based on current expectations and rumors. The official system requirements will be provided by the developers, i.e., Rockstar Games, when nearing the game’s release. So stay tuned and hyped up for GTA 6!

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