What happened
A former Rockstar developer, Jérémie Hartvick, shared his thoughts on the possibility of Grand Theft Auto 6 being released on the Nintendo Switch 2. According to Hartvick, who worked on GTA 6 from 2017 to 2020, bringing the game to the Switch 2 doesn't make sense because fans of the series would likely purchase a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X to play the game. He believes that the audience for GTA 6 is not the same as the audience for the Switch, and that optimizing the game for the Switch 2's hardware would require significant extra labor for potentially limited rewards.
Why it matters for GTA 6 players
The potential release of GTA 6 on the Nintendo Switch 2 could be significant for fans of the series who prefer playing games on Nintendo's hybrid platform. However, according to Hartvick, the effort required to optimize the game for the Switch 2's hardware might not be justified by the potential rewards. As reported by GamesRadar+, Hartvick's comments provide insight into the considerations that game developers take into account when deciding which platforms to support.
What is confirmed
GTA 6 is set to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. A former Rockstar developer has expressed skepticism about the game being released on the Nintendo Switch 2.
What remains unclear
The possibility of GTA 6 being released on the Nintendo Switch 2 or PC remains uncertain. While Hartvick's comments suggest that a Switch 2 release is unlikely, he does not entirely rule out the idea. The article also mentions that a PC release is likely to happen within the first year or two after the initial release, but this has not been officially confirmed by Rockstar.
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