Grand Theft Auto VI — System Requirements, FPS Estimate & Refund Help

2026 · Action, Adventure · Rockstar Games

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Official PC requirements

Official system requirements for Grand Theft Auto VI are not yet indexed on GameFixPro. Check the publisher's store page for the authoritative Minimum / Recommended specs. Based on its release era and genre, our demand model places it at tier 9 (Very demanding (flagship GPU)).

Projected PC requirements (pre-launch estimate). Official specs are not published yet — these are editorial projections, not publisher values. Projection based on Rockstar's RAGE engine lineage (GTA V / RDR2 PC) and the console reveal hardware targets; official PC specs remain unannounced.
SpecMinimum (projected)Recommended (projected)
OSWindows 10 64-bitWindows 11 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX 570 8GBNVIDIA RTX 3070 8GB / AMD RX 6800 16GB
Storage130 GB SSD130 GB SSD
DirectXVersion 12Version 12

Treat the table above as planning guidance only. Compare it against the multi-GPU FPS estimate below to gauge what hardware you'll likely need when Grand Theft Auto VI ships on PC.

Multi-GPU FPS estimate

Estimated average FPS by GPU at 1080p / 1440p / 4K, derived from Grand Theft Auto VI's demand tier (tier 9, Very demanding (flagship GPU)) and published TechPowerUp-style relative-performance indices (RTX 4090 = 100), retrieved 2026-08-29. Planning estimates, not benchmarks.

GPU1080p1440p4K
RTX 4090533520
RTX 4080 Super483218
RTX 4080463017
RX 7900 XTX513419
RX 7900 XT483218
RTX 4070 Ti Super412715
RX 7800 XT412715
RTX 4070 Super382515
RTX 4070362414
RX 7700 XT372414
RTX 3070342213
RX 6800 XT402715
RTX 4060 Ti302011
RX 6700 XT362414
RTX 3060271810
RX 6600 XT312012
RTX 206024169
GTX 1660 Super20138
RX 58023159
GTX 1060 6GB19138
GTX 165015108
Intel Arc A770312012
UHD 770 (integrated)888

Method: a game's demand tier maps to a “GPU index needed for ~60 FPS at 1080p”; each GPU's relative index produces an estimate via a diminishing-returns curve, then scaled for resolution. Source: TechPowerUp GPU database (relative performance), 2026-08-29.

Pre-launch intelligence

Forward-looking preview material for Grand Theft Auto VI, compiled from official publisher and studio announcements and verified 2026-09-09. Every item is source-linked and labeled with its retrieval date. This is a preview, not an official specification — always confirm final details (release date, price, PC requirements) on the publisher's store page before purchase.

Release date & platforms

Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC version has not been announced; the PC release is widely expected in 2027 but is not confirmed by Rockstar.

Source: Rockstar Games official site (rockstargames.com/VI) · retrieved 2026-09-09

Setting & protagonists

Set in the state of Leonida (Rockstar's stylized Florida) and its neon heart, Vice City. The story follows dual protagonists Lucia and Jason - Rockstar's first lead female character in the series.

Source: Rockstar Games official site (rockstargames.com/VI) · retrieved 2026-09-09

Editions & pricing

Two editions are confirmed: the Standard Edition at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Pre-orders opened June 25, 2026. (Pricing reflects the confirmed console MSRP; PC pricing is not yet published.)

Source: Rockstar Games official site (rockstargames.com/VI) · retrieved 2026-09-09

Engine

Built on Rockstar's RAGE engine, the same technology behind Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. Official PC system requirements remain unpublished.

Source: Rockstar Games / RAGE engine (rockstargames.com/VI) · retrieved 2026-09-09

Frequently asked questions

Common pre-launch questions about Grand Theft Auto VI, answered from official publisher and studio announcements (verified 2026-09-09). Configuration, fix and optimization guides are added after launch.

When does Grand Theft Auto VI release and on what platforms?

Grand Theft Auto VI releases November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Source: official publisher/studio announcements (verified 2026-09-09).

Is Grand Theft Auto VI coming to PC, and what are the system requirements?

A PC version has not been announced. Based on Rockstar's history a PC port typically lands about a year after console, so PC players should plan for 2027. Official publisher system requirements are published on the store page; our projected multi-GPU FPS table gives a pre-launch performance estimate.

Does Grand Theft Auto VI have multiplayer or co-op?

A GTA Online successor is expected, but Rockstar has not detailed its scope or whether it ships day-one. The story campaign follows Lucia and Jason across the Vice City / Leonida setting.

Will Grand Theft Auto VI support mods?

Official mod support is not announced. As with most AAA titles, the PC community typically builds single-player mods after launch. GameRulePro's modding guidance is single-player-only and never for online modes.

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Refund eligibility & appeal

Informational consumer reference — not legal advice.

My appeal package — Grand Theft Auto VI

Likely eligible
Platform policySteam
Playtime1 h
Owned (days)

Refund window: under 2 hours played and within 14 days of purchase — no questions asked.

Appeal letter draft

Subject: Refund request — Grand Theft Auto VI (Crashes / won’t start)

Dear Steam Support,

I am requesting a refund for Grand Theft Auto VI, purchased on [purchase date]. The game is game crashes at launch or during play, which makes it unusable for me.

Purchase details:
- Game: Grand Theft Auto VI
- Platform: Steam
- Purchase date: [date]
- Playtime: 1 hour(s)
- Issue: game crashes at launch or during play

This is a genuine technical issue rather than a change of preference. I have included my system information and steps already tried. Please process a refund or offer an alternative resolution.

Thank you,
[Your name]
[Account/order number]

Evidence checklist

  • Receipt / order confirmation with date
  • Screenshot or clip of the issue (error code, crash, FPS counter)
  • System specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, OS, driver version)
  • Steps already tried (driver update, file verify, reinstall)
  • Server-status screenshot if the issue is online/matchmaking

Generated at GameFixPro · 2026-09-09

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Release & version notes

Official release date: 2026-11-19. Ongoing patches and version history are published by the developer — for the latest patch notes, see the official store or support page. GameFixPro summarizes the official release only and does not invent patch dates.

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About Grand Theft Auto VI

Grand Theft Auto VI is Rockstar Games' upcoming open-world action game, set in the state of Leonida and its centerpiece, Vice City. It launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with dual protagonists Jason and Lucia. The standard edition is priced at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99; a PC version has not been announced. Pre-orders opened June 25, 2026.

For the complete specification sheet and an expanded multi-GPU FPS comparison, explore Full specs & performance data on GameFigs.

● Data updated 2026-09-09

Sources & attribution

  • Game metadata (release year, genres, platforms, system requirements, description, cover art) via RAWG.io, retrieved 2026-08-21.
  • GPU relative-performance indices via TechPowerUp GPU database (relative performance), retrieved 2026-08-29.
  • FPS estimates on this page are GameFixPro planning estimates from the demand-tier + GPU-index model — not benchmark results.
  • Pre-launch intelligence (release windows, settings, editions, pricing, beta dates) is compiled from each title's official publisher / studio announcements and is source-linked per item with its retrieval date (2026-09-09). Where a detail is from reporting rather than a primary source, the item's source line states so. This is preview material, not an official specification.
  • Refund verdicts summarize each platform's published policy (Steam, Epic, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo) and are not a guarantee of outcome.
How the Grand Theft Auto VI FPS estimate and refund verdict are computed

Each game is scored on a 0–9 demand tier from its published PC requirements (and a year/genre fallback when requirements are absent). The FPS estimate compares your selected GPU's relative-performance index against the tier's required index using a diminishing-returns curve, then scales for resolution. The refund verdict compares your playtime and purchase date against the platform's published window (14 days / 2 hours on Steam and Epic; discretionary on PlayStation; 14-day capped on Xbox; no-refund policy on Nintendo eShop for downloaded software) and weighs technical defects more favourably than preference changes. All outputs are planning guides — verify in-game with the built-in benchmark when available, and confirm policy with the platform before acting.

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