- Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 will release on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
- The game for the Nintendo Switch 2 has not been announced.
- It's hard to pinpoint the exact reason behind its absence, but it's likely due to the hardware's limited capabilities.
GTA 6 is the very definition of a bona fide system seller, and all you need to do is look at the sales figures of its predecessor to see why. To date, GTA 5 has sold over 200 million units across multiple platforms. And all signs are pointing towards Rockstar’s upcoming title leapfrogging that astonishing figure. However, it’ll need to release on platforms beyond just the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S to reach that mark, leading to questions surrounding a potential release on Nintendo Switch 2. So, is GTA 6 coming to Nintendo Switch 2? Let’s break it down.
Is GTA 6 Coming to Nintendo Switch 2?
No, GTA 6 is not coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Rockstar has confirmed that PS5 and Xbox Series X/S will be the only platforms on which the game will be available. The devs have not shared any information on a GTA 6 PC release, let alone the Nintendo Switch 2.
It’s worth noting that GTA games have historically skipped Nintendo platforms across almost every generation. The only exceptions to the rule were the remastered GTA Trilogy and GTA Chinatown Wars. The former brought updated versions of GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas to the Switch, while the latter was designed with handhelds in mind and arrived on the Nintendo DS.
Players have long assumed that the series’ absence has to do with the family-friendly demographic Nintendo consoles typically target. Needless to say, GTA is anything but PG. However, the more likely reason is the limited hardware capabilities of consoles like the Switch or the Wii U.
Is GTA 6 Next-Gen Only and Why?
Yes, as confirmed by Rockstar, GTA 6 will be a next-gen only release. Its next-gen only focus is hardly a surprise considering the studio has a reputation for upping the ante with each subsequent title.
Judging by the GTA 6 trailer one, GTA 6 is going to feature an unprecedented amount of NPC density and variety. The beachfront shot alone displayed 100s of NPCs, many of whom had different builds, body types, and facial models.
The only other title that attempted to flood the screen with so many pedestrians was Cyberpunk 2077. And we all know how poorly the ambitious RPG fared on last-gen consoles. On top of this, GTA 6 will undoubtedly come with all sorts of engine upgrades. Some of these, like the enhanced lighting model, were teased in the trailer.
Considering that the Switch 2 is technically a next-gen console, Rockstar might consider porting the game to the handheld in the future. But at the moment, nothing has been confirmed.
That wraps up everything we know about GTA 6 coming to Nintendo Switch 2. If you hope to see the highly anticipated game releases on the Switch 2, let us know in the comments down below.
